'Toxic stress' of housing-related problems has major impact on child development - report

Housing-related problems such as homelessness, housing insecurity, overcrowding and substandard housing has a major impact on families and child development, according to a new report.

The report, undertaken by the Young Knocknaheeny (YK) Area Based Childhood programme in Cork, found that children are also experiencing health difficulties such as respiratory illness due to damp and mould in unsuitable accommodation.