An analysis of the age profile of children in homeless families by Focus Ireland shows that over 1,000 of the 1,638 homeless children in Ireland are under the age of 8.
Mike Allen, Director of Advocacy in Focus Ireland, said the "huge number of very young children is deeply shocking."
Focus Ireland Director of Advocacy Mike Allen tells Matt about the shocking number of children who will be homeless this Christmas.
Bernard Durkan, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North tells Matt every effort is being made to deal with the emergency situation.
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