60 per cent of eviction notices issued to renters were because the landlord intended to sell the property.

An increase of 225% in the number of children who are homeless in the North West region was also reported

Over 7,500 people nationally are without a fixed abode.

There's been an increase in the number of people accessing temporary accommodation in the region.

The charity has helped dozens of people in the last number of years across the region.

The figures indicate a slight rise on last months.

Housing stock is at an all time low according to today's Daft.ie report.

The research is compiled by the Department of Housing.