Muintir na Tíre pleads for state funding

THE head of a community movement that has helped thousands of elderly and vulnerable people in recent years has pleaded with the next government not to cut its funding.

Muintir na Tíre national president Martin Quinn said continued financial support is vital for the organisation from any new government formed after the general election.

Speaking in Tipperary, Mr Quinn said Muintir na Tíre was never as important to communities as it is in the current climate.