evidence: Northern Ireland is in the grip of a housing shortage, and experts warn supply will be a major issue for years to come. [...] Jade said she has continuously phoned the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) helpline, but has been told she is "not currently a priority", whereas people who NIHE have put up in hotels are, because they’re "technically more homeless". [...] To date, there are around 22,000 homes lying empty across Northern Ireland.