Respond Says Budget 2020 Must Prioritise Homeless Prevention And Early Intervention
It says they're key to ending the crisis
The latest homeless figures Leeside show there are 422 adults living in emergency accommodation in Cork City and County.
While Cork Simon's Dermot Kavanagh has said the main reason for this is a lack of crucial housing development.
In its pre-Budget submission today, Respond says the Housing First model is the best way to tackle homelessness.
Spokesperson for Respond, Niamh Randall says people who don't qualify for a mortgage or social housing also need help:
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