Rise in number sleeping rough in Cork city

Twenty people slept rough in Cork City on two consecutive nights this week. That is one of the highest figures in recent years.

Those 20, on Monday and Tuesday night, were among 78 people who either slept on the streets or had to avail of Cork Simon’s emergency accommodation.

The charity warned last night that the figure would increase, unless housing was provided for the 50 people in the city it deems long-term homeless.