Former homeless man fears he'll end up on the streets again over rent allowance rejection

Life back on the streets....That's the reality facing a 23-year-old Cork man who is struggling to find a place to live despite turning his life around.

James Brady has opened up about the difficulties he's facing when trying to get landlords to accept rent allowance from him so he can move forward with his life..

James was homeless for nearly three months but since then has managed to kick his drugs and alcohol addiction and secured a place on a course but says he is facing barriers when it comes to securing accommodation.. 

Speaking to RedFM News James says he's currently living in respite but he lives with the worry that he could lose his place there at any time so he urgently needs accommodation

More from Cork