Homeless people are existing on ‘scraps’

FOCUS Ireland, the anti-poverty lobby, has accused the Government of providing ‘scraps’ to the homeless and disadvantaged and decried welfare cuts.

The organisation has also urged the introduction of price controls on basic foodstuffs to preserve the health of the homeless or the disadvantaged.

Declan Jones, chief executive of Focus, said yesterday an investigation was needed to identify the basic foods needed to ensure a healthy diet for all.