Taoiseach 'deeply saddened' by death of Cork priest who helped thousands of families secure homes

Fr Pat Cogan's principles of a right to housing and social justice 'continue to guide' housing association

Fr Pat Cogan worked tirelessly to tackle homelessness throughout his life.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes following the death of a Cork priest who founded the Respond Housing Association, set up to tackle homelessness back in 1982. 

Fr Pat Cogan, who passed away yesterday, was a pioneer who worked for more than 40 years to build up what is now one of Ireland's leading non-profit housing providers.