Tsunami of homelessness to hit Cork
A tsunami of homelessness is going to hit Cork unless the Government takes urgent action.. That's according to Focus Ireland which says spiralling rents are forcing many people to seek help from homeless charities to house them and their families... The number of people sleeping rough in Cork has risen by over 50% in the first nine months of this year with fears already being expressed ahead of the winter months... Speaking to RedFM News Ger Spillane of Focus Ireland Cork says all the emergency accommodation in the city is under massive strain Click PLAY to hear audio
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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
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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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
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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
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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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