Homeless figures have surpassed 17,000 for the first time, with the number in emergency accommodation last month reaching a total of 17,112.

The vote was expected to pass and will result in three of Dublin's four local authority areas having increased property tax from next year.

Brother Kevin died peacefully shortly after 10am on Wednesday morning at the Holy Trinity on Fr Matthew Quay in Cork city.

Dublin Independent councillor had “initially considered” running after his successful local elections in June