Homeless campaigners say there needs to be public outcry over the crisis
New figures yesterday revealed that almost 10,000 people were living in emergency accommodation last month.
Here In Cork there were 300 adults in homeless accommodation in the last week in February.
Earlier this week, the Cork Housing Action Group staged their second 24 hour protest on the steps of City Hall, demanding the Government to declare the housing and homelessness crisis an emergency and set up an Emergency Comittee to tackle the issue as a matter of urgency.
These people say the Government needs to declare it a national emergency.
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries