People of Cork call for housing crisis to be tackled in Budget 2018
Lack of Housing and the homeless epidemic are the top issues amongst Cork people
A recent report from Cork Simon shows that 263 adults are living in emergency accommodation as well as 176 children in Cork and Kerry.
Meanwhile the Irish Examiner reports that Ministers have called for a special 11th hour Cabinet meeting to address some oustanding issues ahead ofx tomorrow’s budget.
Some of the difficulties are in relation to social welfare, health and housing measures.
Speaking to RedFM News on the streets of Cork these listeners gave their view on what issues need to be tackled Leeside.
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