231 People In Cork Are Living In "Hidden Homelessness"

Nationally, this figure is approaching 3,000 people

Some of the highest figures are in rural areas.

A new system was introduced last year allowing homeless people to use a post office as their address.

According to the Sunday Independent, over 1,400 adults in Dublin have availed of the service so far.

Many of those using the service are couch surfing or staying with friends and family - so aren't counted in official homeless figures.

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