Data released over the weekend revealed that 136 people were accessing emergency support locally.

Rooskey man John Lannon, of Limerick-based NGO Doras, said the move would leave many Ukrainians homeless.

Of the 16 areas analysed by the homeless charity, there were only 27 affordable properties available for HAP Tennents

The new system is designed to enhance Gardaí responses to ensure that the public receive the best possible response.

It's estimated around five thousand people have died, with at least 10 thousand missing.

The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.

New figures from the Department of Housing show a total of 213 people accessed emergency acccomodation between May and June

Nationally 12, 441 people were homeless in May - a new record high.