Cork Simon Community Says The Country's Homeless Crisis Can't Be Normalised
The national homeless charity is holding an expert forum today where solutions to the problem will be put forward.
The Simon Communities say thousands of men, women and children are now homeless or in fear of losing their home.
Over 5,000 people have signed the charity's 'Homelessness Is Not Normal' petition in the last week.
The most recent figures show the number of adults in emergency accommodation in Cork reached a record high of 329 in August.
Speaking to RedFM News, Paul Sheehan from Cork Simon says despite plans being in place, the crisis continues to deepen:
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