‘This is worse than anything we have ever seen’

A WARM glow and the smell of beans on toast envelops the air the minute you enter the Carrigtwohill family resource centre, just outside Cork city.

It is a freezing December day, but inside this St Vincent de Paul-run facility, a warmth endures.

The flurry of activity as children run and race to grab a bite, paint, or get help with homework makes it instantly feel like a home from home.