(front) Gary Baus, People Before Profit spoke at the rally as HOUSING activists highlighted the issue of dereliction and demanded an end to the ongoing housing crisis. The rally, on Grand Parade, Cork is the latest in a number of rallies organised by the National Homeless and Housing Coalition (NHHC). The umbrella group, with branches around the country, is made up of political parties, NGOs, community groups, and trade unions. A spokesperson for the NHHC said the coalition wants to see a “use it or lose it” policy applied to the owners of derelict buildings. (Amy Nolan report for The Echo) Pic: Larry Cummins