On Air Now Michael Sargent 8:00pm - 10:00pm Email
Now Playing Sunday Night Sport East Coast FM Download

Over 60% Of Homeless In Dublin In Long Term Emergency Accommodation

Two thirds of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin have been homeless for more than six months, according to the latest figures.

The Homeless Performance Report for quarter one shows that 66% of the over 3,900 adults in Dublin's emergency accommodation are in long-term homelessness.

At the end of March there were 681 families residing in emergency accommodation in the capital, including over 1,600 children.

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Later...

  • Love Songs on the COAST

    10:00pm - 1:00am

    Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain

  • Michael Sargent

    1:00am - 2:30am

    Sunday Night Sport (Replay)

  • East Coast FM

    2:30am - 6:00am

    More Music Variety

Co Wicklow Weather

  • Bray

    Sunny intervals

    High: 19°C | Low: 12°C

  • Wicklow

    Sunny intervals

    High: 19°C | Low: 12°C

  • Arklow

    Sunny intervals

    High: 20°C | Low: 10°C

  • Blessington

    Sunny intervals

    High: 20°C | Low: 11°C

  • Baltinglass

    Sunny intervals

    High: 20°C | Low: 11°C

Listen Live Listen