Charity plans to develop €1m apartment project

Cork Simon is planning to develop a €1m apartment project in the heart of Cork City to help break the cycle of long-term homelessness.

The charity will submit a planning application to Cork City Council this week seeking permission to alter and extend the St Joachim and Anne’s building on Anglesea St to accommodate eight one-bedroom, self-contained apartments, and ancillary office and staff facilities.

The flats, all with their own entrance, would serve as long-term and secure housing for people who were formerly homeless.