Fatal assault of homeless woman in Cork highlights urgent need for supports

Catriona Twomey, of Cork Penny Dinners, says the tragic case of Vanessa O'Callaghan highlights the need for another emergency homeless shelter in the city

Vanessa O'Callaghan

The fatal assault of a vulnerable woman at a homeless group's on-street soup kitchen in Cork City has broken hearts and broken spirits, a leading homeless campaigner has said.

Catriona Twomey, of Cork Penny Dinners, says the tragic case of Vanessa O'Callaghan, 36, highlights the need for another emergency homeless shelter in the city and for a massive increase in wrap-around supports for homeless people, especially women sleeping rough.