Death made Jonathan a human being once more

Jonathan Corrie’s death has illuminated the multifaceted nature of homelessness — and revealed that only a multifaceted approach can solve it, writes Special Correspondent Michael Clifford

JONATHAN CORRIE was lucky in death in a manner that eluded him while he was alive. On Monday morning, a young woman by the name of Sophie Pigot discovered his body in the doorway where he died, in the shadow of Leinster House.

That was a lucky break for the dead man’s dignity. Ms Pigot thought she saw something wrong, investigated further and discovered he was dead.