Mayo Councillor Seeks Restoration of Funding for Victim Assistance Charity

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22

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What happened

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A Mayo councillor called for the Department of Justice to restore funding to a Kiltimagh-based national charity that assists victims of crime and trauma. The charity has been operating under a funding embargo since 2020, following a governance issue that was thoroughly investigated and found to have no wrongdoing. The charity is currently struggling to pay rent.

From westernpeople.ie

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The funding delay has resulted in the charity losing staff members and has prevented the opening of a sub-office or expansion of services. The charity provides services across the country and has also assisted Irish citizens abroad upon request from police authorities in the United Kingdom.

From westernpeople.ie

Who's involved

MayoLocation where the councillor is seeking funding restoration
departmentThe department that has placed the funding embargo on the charity

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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MayoSpeculative
The charity's financial stability and service provision in Mayo could be threatened by the funding embargo.

Coverage

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Oct 22westernpeople.ie