MEDIA DIARY NOTICE *UPDATED*: THE NATIONAL CHARITY SUMMIT – TUESDAY, 23 MAY (9.30am-5pm), CROKE PARK
The Wheel’s national Charity Summit will bring together the leaders of over 400 charities and community groups to discuss the critical challenges facing Irish society and the charity sector. The event is Ireland’s largest gathering of charities & community groups. The programme includes contributions from 46 top speakers on issues such as sustainable public services, integration, threats and restrictions on freedom of association facing the NGO/community and voluntary sector and more.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A warning will be issued to the government that vital public services in health, disabilities and home care are at risk of collapse from Summer onwards due to systemic under-resourcing and a growing staffing crisis. Panel discussion from 9.40am-11am.
- Pat Rabbitte, Chair of Tusla
- Pauline McKeown, CEO at Coolmine Therapeutic Community
- Suzanne Connolly, CEO at Barnardos
- Inez Bailey, Chief Executive Officer at Centre for Effective Services & Board Member of The Wheel
- Kara McGann, Head of Social Policy at IBEC
- Keynote: Joe O’Brien TD, Minister for Community Development and Charities (9.40am)
- Panel discussion chaired by Fr Peter McVerry on countering threats and restrictions on freedom of association facing NGOs/charities in Ireland (2.30pm)
- Special address: Dr Sean Healy, Founder of Social Justice Ireland to mark his retirement in 2023.
- Announcement of winners of the Dr Mary Redmond Award, a national honour bestowed by The Wheel’s board of directors on a person who has made an extraordinary contribution to civil society in Ireland(4.15 pm)
WHEN: Tuesday, 23 May from 9.30 am-5 pm
WHERE: Hogan Suite, Croke Park Conference Centre
CONTACT: Media welcome to attend. Contact Gert Ackermann on 086 1769287 or email gert@wheel.ie. Interviews and photo opportunities are available.
About The Wheel
The Wheel is the Republic of Ireland’s national association of charities. Its membership includes over 2,200 charities, community groups and social enterprises. The Wheel is a representative voice and a supportive resource that offers advice, training, influence and advocacy for the nonprofit sector in the Republic. To learn more about The Wheel’s work visit www.wheel.ie
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