Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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342. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons who presented as homeless in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45158/20]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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My Department publishes a detailed monthly report on homelessness, based on data provided by housing authorities. The Report outlines details of individuals utilising State-funded emergency accommodation arrangements that are overseen by housing authorities. The Reports are available on my Department's website at the following link: 

The most recent data is in respect of November 2020 and was published by my Department on 23 December 2020.  The total number of homeless individuals, including dependants, was recorded as 8,484.  This represents a reduction of 1,787 from the 10,271 individuals recorded as homeless in January 2020.

Data for December 2020 is due to be published at the end of January 2021, and this will represent the final monthly report in respect of 2020.