Over 30 are waiting for a bed in Sligo so far today.

Applications were made to 24 local authorities.

The talks take place in London.

These statistics are monitored through PPS numbers by the Central Statistic Office on a monthly basis.

Nationally, a total of 8,323 people were without permanent accomodation in January, an increase from 8,190 in December

Tonni's takeaway based in Boyle, Bastion Kitchen in Athlone, and Kelly's Kitchen in Athlone were all recognised.

Nessa Griffin from the Longford College of Further Education says that the choice on what direction to take in life can cause massive pressure

Deputy Martin Kenny says many of the judges will be appointed at district and circuit court level, where waiting times are especially long.