News Diary Reminder: Joint Media Briefing - TODAY, 27 September 2016
What: Six national networks, representing 1,600 Irish charities, are hosting a special press briefing to:
- call on Government ahead of Budget 2017 to prioritise the restoration of funding for services for people with disabilities, carers, young people and rural communities
- reveal the new data on the impact of the recent controversies in the charity sector
- unveil the impact of the funding crises in the charity sector on services users (new data wil lbe presented).
When: Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 11am-12noon (start at 11am sharp)
Where: The Boardroom, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
Who: Senator John Dolan (CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland), Louise Lennon (Policy and Communications Officer, Irish Rural Link), Ivan Cooper (Director of Public Affairs, The Wheel), Zoe Hughes (Policy & Research Officer, Care Alliance Ireland), James Doorley (Deputy director, National Youth Council of Ireland), Diarmaid O'Corrbui (CEO, Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups).
Photo and interview opportunities will be available. No photographer on duty.
//ENDS
