The latest figures from the Government show there were 8,190 adults and 3,442 children living in homelessness in December

Figures have continued to increase despite a temporary eviction ban since November

Jim Dennison of the Simon Community described the current situation as the worst it has been in the history of the charity.

A Ukrainian carol, Fairytale Of New York and a medley of songs in a roaring finale marks the return of a very Dublin tradition.

Figures from the Department of Housing reveal there were 10,975 people experiencing homelessness in September

Once legislation passes through the Oireachtas — expected to happen before the end of the month — a moratorium will come into effect until April 1st.

The latest figures from the Department of Housing showed Dublin had the highest proportion of adults in emergency accommodation

The findings also suggest that 18-34 year olds are significantly more likely to report an experience of hidden homelessness

The latest figures by the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government, show the number of people in emergency homeless accommodation has risen for the sixth consecutive month.