It remains unclear whether the DUP will support the agreement.

A survey by the Sunday Business post showed that the majority of adults surveyed would support the legalisation and regulation of drugs.

Justice Minister Simon Harris is set to bring the new proposals before the government shortly.

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