News Diary Notice: Joint Media Briefing Tuesday, 27 September 2016
What: Six national networks, representing 1,600 Irish charities, will reveal the impact of the recent controversies in the charity sector. The impact of funding cuts on front-line services for people with disabilities, carers, young people, rural communities and other public service users will also be discussed. The results of a recent survey of 57 charities will be unveiled, and a call will be made on Government ahead of Budget 2016 to prioritise the restoration of budgets for key services.
When: Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 11am-12noon (start at 11am sharp)
Where: The Boardroom, Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
Who: John Dolan (CEO, Disability Federation of Ireland), Seamus Boland (CEO, Irish Rural Link), Ivan Cooper (Director of Advocacy, The Wheel), Liam O'Sullivan (Executive Director, Care Alliance Ireland), Mary Cunningham (CEO, 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.
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