Pensioner narrowly avoids being homeless for Christmas

A man aged 71, who was five days away from becoming homeless, has received accommodation.

Named ‘Frank’, he broke down a number of times as he told his story on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland yesterday.

“I pay €1,250 per month, my pension is €150 per week so I have to go out and work, whatever I can get — a few odd jobs here and there.