Over 8 thousand people accessed services from the Peter McVerry Trust last year.
The homelessness charity says it reflects an 89 percent increase on 2014 figures.
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The group is releasing its annual report today and is calling on the government to take a proactive approach on the issue of vacant private housing.
CEO of the Trust – Pat Doyle says although they helped a number of people last year there is still thousands more in need of their support.