An Ireland-first project will see families of Cystic Fibrosis patients stay in Dublin for free while their loved ones receive treatment.
The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is set to open 'Tranquility House' by the end of the summer.
The build design will be led by Room to Improve star Dermot Bannon.
The project will see a four-storey house in Rathgar converted into four sets of apartments.
Julian himself was diagnosed with CF when he was two-years-old.
He told Lunchtime Live he really wants to give back.
"For many, many years myself and my mom would always be talking about trying to do something for the CF community," he said.
"It came to a point [where] I said to my mom, 'When the time is right I will try and do something tangible, something that would really help the community.'
"Over the years as well, being in hospital, I would have seen many people not have their loved ones with them because they couldn't afford to travel to Dublin, they'd nowhere to say.
"I've seen people sleep on floors, sleep on chairs and people crying because they had nobody when they were really, really sick.
"I just said now is the time, I need to set up a foundation and I need to try and do something.
"There's nothing like this in Ireland, there's never been anything like this for Cystic Fibrosis families.
"Somewhere they can stay, free of charge".
Mr Benson said family members are often overlooked.
"The family members are sometimes the unsung heros, they're forgotten," he said.
"They really are forgotten and we forget about that, and we need them.
"They help us recover in hospital.
"I always remember my mom kept me going; I'm here today, doing well, thriving because she was always able to help me and come to the hospital.
"Not everybody is that lucky, and there's people travelling [from] all over Ireland.
"This house is for everybody in Ireland... it's something that's needed and I just want to try and help the Cystic Fibrosis community and their families," he added.
"JBCFF House will be a 10 bedroom, en-suite guesthouse, located within a seven-minute drive of the hospital with its own serenity garden," the Foundation said.
"The interiors and ambience will be relaxed and welcoming, with warm tones and a holistic feel.
"The house will have a full-time manager, who will be responsible for the upkeep of the property," it added.
A trades day will be held on February 23rd in Dublin to attract tilers, plumbers and other suppliers into the project.
The house is set to open in August. More information can be found here.
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