Peter McVerry Trust Describes Incident In Dublin Where Homeless Man Ended Up In Serious Condition In Hospital As A 'Tragedy'
The Peter McVerry Trust says it's a "tragedy" that a homeless man is in a serious condition in hospital after his tent was removed in Dublin.
He was sleeping in the tent that was taken away from the banks of the Grand Canal by an industrial vehicle.
It happened during works by Waterways Ireland and Dublin City Council on Tuesday afternoon.
Peter McVerry Trust CEO Pat Doyle says tents are not the answer to homelessness:
More from Cork
-
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
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
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
-
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
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
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