Cork Simon seeks planning for 78 apartments to ease homeless crisis

Homeless charity wants to demolish existing warehouse buildings to construt long-term homes

Cork Simon's 78 apartments would not be emergency accommodation, or a homeless shelter, but would be long-term homes.

Cork Simon Community has sought planning permission for 78 apartments in the city centre as long-term homes, according to recently filed documents.

The homeless charity wants to demolish the existing warehouse buildings at the corner of Alfred Street and Railway Street and construct a residential apartment building.