EU chiefs have accused housing officers of racist and discriminatory policies.
The slapdown came from the Commission on Racism and Intolerance as the homelessness crisis continues to worsen in Ireland.
There is a record high of nearly 10,500 people living in emergency accommodation here, and shockingly 4,000 of these are children.
The latest criticism from Europe reveals some of the most vulnerable in our society, such as Travellers and asylum seekers, are most at risk of homelessness and are being discriminated against when it comes to doling out housing to those most in need.
The report singles out county and city councils singled out for discriminating against Travellers, Roma and Muslims.
It reads: “The majority of local authorities have consistently failed to provide adequate and culturally-appropriate accommodation for Travellers.
“The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy contains no actions related to accommodation for Roma.
“Direct Provision accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees continues to present major concerns, including length of stay, overcrowding, inability to conduct normal family life, and harassment and threats experienced by LGBT asylum seekers.”
The report suggests the reforms that should be introduced.
It said: “A national housing strategy should be developed setting out measures to generate supply of affordable housing and combat racial discrimination, with particular attention paid to the needs of all vulnerable communities in the country, including Travellers, Roma, migrants and refugees.”
