Women’s refuge nun calls for action on homelessness

The nun known as the Mother Theresa of Cork has called on the Government to do more to tackle homelessness — particularly at risk women and children.

Sr Colette Hickey of the Good Shepherd Sisters, who founded Edel House as part of the Good Shepherd Services over 40 years ago to provide accommodation and support to homeless or vulnerable women and children, said much more housing is needed.

“People are more aware today of the issues than they were when we started working in this area,” said St Colette. “And they are providing more housing.