Locked Out of the Market Report by Simon Communities of Ireland Finds Just 20 HAP Properties Available in 16 Areas surveyed in June

Over the 12 months since June 2025, the data reveals an increase of 1,567 (9.8 per cent) in emergency accommodation.

There were 17,112 people in emergency accommodation in January: 11,793 adults and 5,319 children.

It is the first time the number of homeless children has surpassed 5,000.

Just three properties were available within standard HAP limits across the 16 areas surveyed by the Simon Communities in October.

A joint report from the Simon Communities of Ireland and Simon Community NI revealed that hidden homelessness impacts 30,000 households across the island of Ireland. 

The report found 1,178 properties were available to rent at any price within the 16 areas surveyed over the three dates surveyed in June 2024.