An average 35% reduction in funding for for community and voluntary organisations is having a detrimental impact on community development, writes Rory Hearne.

UNEMPLOYED people in Bandon are, on average, receiving just two minutes per month training and job seeking advice from Fás due to a failure by the state training agency to invest in the region since the downturn.

Spending on services for those trying to find work are unevenly spread, with some regions badly affected, reports Conor Power