Novas’ 2017 Annual Report highlights the continued demand for services. In the twelve-month period, Novas supported 4,572 people, an increase of 29% from the previous year and 370% since 2010, reflecting the extent of the national crisis.

While, in all of Novas services, demand exceeded capacity, the significant pressure points related to the increase in single adults seeking accommodation and the number of families who presented as homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Throughout the year Novas worked with 750 children, the largest number to date. Some 450 of these was through its Intensive Family Support Service in Limerick, the others via services in west Cork, Tipperary and Dublin.