Simon Says The Emergency Shelter In Cork Can't Cope With Demand
The number of families in the South West in emergency accommodation increased by 110% in the past year.
The worst week for the region was a week in March when 61 families found themselves without shelter. RedFM News has learned that most of these families were in Cork.
It's emerged that 12 homeless families, including more than 30 children, took refuge in Garda stations in Dublin last night as there was no emergency accommodation available.
Speaking to RedFM News Paul Sheehan of Cork Simon says they have increased their emergency shelter but it simply cannot cope with demand:
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