Edel house says they're at capacity due to unprecedented demand
Over 300 women were given refuge at Edel House in Cork last year. The centre says the number of stranded people is on the increase and services are stretched to the limit. 10 families are currently waiting for accomodation in Edel House which is one of a number of agencies working to ensure no one is sleeping rough in the city this Christmas. AUDIO: A meeting was held yesterday and Tony O'Riordain from Edel House told RedFM News about one of the efforts being made. Click the PLAY button above to hear.
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