Tourism in West Cork causing an increase in homelessness
The number of tourists visiting West Cork is causing a spike in homelessness in the area.
The increased demand for holiday accommodation in West Cork is causing many low-income households to be made homeless according to Novas homeless support services.
The Irish Examiner reports the group have never seen housing pressure like this before.
A spokesperson said that some people are being “pushed out” of the emergency accommodation they were temporarily living in during the off-peak season.
With the peak holiday months of July and August fast approaching it's anticipated the situation will get worse.
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