LAUNCH OF GENERAL ELECTION MANIFESTO FOR THE CHARITY SECTOR
WHAT: Launch of General Election Manifesto by The Wheel, the national association of charities, community and voluntary organisations, and social enterprises. With a membership of over 1,700 organisations, we are the largest representative body for a sector that generates a turnover of €14bn per year and employs 189,000 people.
WHEN: Wednesday, 22 Jan at 3.45pm
WHERE: St Therese Room, Carmelite Community Centre, 5 Aungnier St, Dublin 2, D02 T258
WHY: Charities are primary service providers in the areas of HEALTH, HOMELESSNESS and RURAL DEVELOPMENT – all key election issues. For instance, in health, the voluntary the sector provides approximately one quarter of acute hospital services and approximately two thirds of services to people with disabilities. The Wheel’s General Election Manifesto,Stronger Communities Stronger Ireland, addresses the key challenges facing the charity, community and voluntary, and social enterprise sector and provides a blueprint for an Ireland which gives adequate supports to the valuable work being done in every constituency in Ireland.
WHO: The Wheel and representatives of some of Ireland’s top health charities will be on hand for interview.
Photo call with representatives of leading charities.
CONTACT: Gert Ackermann on 086 176 9287 or Sarah Monaghan 087 672 1154
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