MEDIA DIARY UPDATE: Thursday, 15 September 2022
WHAT: Charities warn of service disruption unless funding crisis is addressed. A briefing by the national association of charities, The Wheel, with Barnardos, Depaul Ireland (et al.)
WHEN: Thursday, 15 September, 10.15am to 11:30am (followed by photocall outside Leinster House)
WHERE: Buswells Hotel, D02 CT80
WHY: Chronic underfunding, coupled with the increasing pressures of inflation, is an active threat to the ability of charities and community organisations to provide essential services to those most affected by cost-of-living increases.
The Wheel – Ireland's national association of charities, community groups, and social enterprises – along with representatives from key charities will outline the urgent measures needed in Budget 2023 to protect services for older people, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable groups.
WHO: Representatives of leading charities will present case studies on the effect of inflation and the recruitment/retention crisis, among other topics. Areas covered include:
- Children’s services (Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos)
- Healthcare and disability (Fran Brennan, CEO of Polio Survivors Ireland)
- Housing and homelessness (David Carroll, CEO of Depaul Ireland)
Ivan Cooper, Director of Public Policy at The Wheel, which represents over 2,100 charities, will present a set of urgent measures to aid a sector that employs 165,000 people and generates an annual turnover of €13.9bn.
HOW: Media are invited to attend the in-person briefing and Q&A. RSVP Gert Ackermann, Communications Manager at The Wheel on 086 1769287 or email gert@wheel.ie.
The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of charities. Our membership includes over 2,100 charities, community groups, and social enterprises. We are a representative voice and a supportive resource that offers advice, training, influence, and advocacy for the sector. To learn more about The Wheel’s work, visit www.wheel.ie.
