A Tipperary councillor has renewed calls for a men’s shelter in Clonmel following extreme weather conditions this winter.
Cllr Pat English has said there is a special need for a shelter catered to men in the town, and he has highlighted the need for an inter-agency approach.
A women’s shelter exists in the town, but the men’s shelter that was previously based in the town closed down when there was a lack of volunteers.
Former mayor, Cllr English says that people are suffering – especially in the bad weather:
