Funds could see Cork homeless facility open within six weeks

A step-down facility for the homeless, which has been unused for more than a decade, could be open within six weeks if State funding is sanctioned.

The pledge came from rehab charity Cuan Mhuire as it temporarily opened the doors of its facility on Cork’s Western Road yesterday to highlight how it could help break the devastating cycle of homelessness.

However, last night, two State agencies both said they are not responsible for providing the required funding to open the former bed and breakfast as a step-down facility.