Eight homeless families stuck in emergency accommodation in Cork for over a year

Cork County Council figures also show that 24 individuals have been in emergency accommodation in Cork county for more than 12 months

Some homeless people from the county have gone into Cork City to get shelter with the Simon Community, while others are being put up in hotels and B&Bs.

Some eight families and 24 individuals have been in emergency accommodation in Cork county for more than 12 months.

Senior council officials have conceded they need to do more to ensure people do not stay for lengthy periods in emergency accommodation. MacDara O Hici said the local authority has "to start making inroads" and ensure people can move into more suitable housing.