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Galway Simon under pressure amid soaring homelessness figures

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Galway Simon under pressure amid soaring homelessness figures

Galway Simon says its services are under ever-increasing pressure as homelessness figures continue to soar to record-breaking levels nationwide.

The latest figures released last week show there are now almost 17 thousand people accessing emergency accommodation.

Galway Simon says it's experiencing particular demand for its homelessness prevention services, as people receive notices to quit their current home.

Speaking to Galway Talks, CEO Carol Baumann said it's having a devastating impact on families with children.

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Galway Simon under pressure amid soaring homelessness figures

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