Cork councillor demands homeless man's tent be torn down

A former lord mayor of Cork has called for a marquee-style structure on one of the city’s quays, which has been home to a man for several months, to be torn down.

Cork councillor demands homeless man's tent be torn down

“It should be classed as litter. This isn’t a housing issue and it needs to be taken down immediately,” said Fine Gael councillor Des Cahill.

The man who lives in the structure on the wharf area of St Patrick’s Quay has declined offers to speak publicly about his circumstances.

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