Drive to open rape crisis centre for Cork's homeless

Taoiseach has assured proponents their aim to open a sanctuary for homeless people following sexual assault will go ahead

Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners, Mary Crilly from the Sexual Violence Centre Cork, and campaigner Lavinia Kerwick are driving the plan for a pioneering rape crisis centre for people who are homeless in Cork.

A meeting between the Taoiseach and proponents of a pioneering rape crisis centre for people who are homeless in Cork is due to take place next month in a bid to fast track the project.

Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners is driving the plan with Mary Crilly from the Sexual Violence Centre Cork and campaigner Lavinia Kerwick.