€1.5m funding for two groups working to alleviate povertyOver €1.5 million in funding is to be provided to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) and Protestant Aid, it has been announced. Minister Humphreys said: “This funding is in recognition of the contribution that SVP and Protestant Aid make to the alleviation of poverty in Ireland. It will help both organisations to continue to work with and support some of the most vulnerable people in society. “This funding is particularly important given current cost of living increases and will help SVP and Protestant Aid with, for example, the provision of food support, household and education support, as well as addressing energy and fuel poverty. “This is especially important given the current impact of the cost of living increases on the people we support.

Source: Irish Independent August 04, 2022 18:52 UTC