Cork charity says rough sleepers were the forgotten section of society in pandemic

Cork Penny Dinners say further supports are needed.

That's Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners who says many rough sleepers in the city were forgotten about in the midst of the pandemic. 

The homeless charity says their service was stretched and while they've reopened they won't see many of their regular service users again as they died in tragic circumstances during lockdown.

The charity has been operating a takeaway service in the midst of lockdown but has raised concerns about the lack of supports for rough sleepers who they say were battling the cold, fear and loneliness. 

Speaking to RedFM News Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners says it was heartbreaking to see people on the streets hoping someone would notice if something would happen to them: