Children’s development is being “paused” while they experience substandard housing, overcrowded environments, and homelessness, according to a new report by a childhood early intervention programme based in Cork City.

Housing-related problems such as homelessness, housing insecurity, overcrowding and substandard housing has a major impact on families and child development, according to a new report.

A patch of waste ground is to be transformed into a green space for all to enjoy on Cork city’s northside as construction is finally set to begin on an innovative community garden.

A major “health plan” is to be drawn up for Cork City following its designation by the World Health Organisation as a “healthy city”.