Tralee charity opens branch for students as demand rises 40%

A St Vincent de Paul Society in a provincial town has witnessed a 40% rise in demand for its service.

Tralee charity opens branch for  students as demand rises 40%

The society in Tralee has also been forced to open a new branch to assist hard-pressed institute of technology students living in Kerry’s county town. The assistance is being provided in conjunction with student support groups.

IT students union president Niall Harty said many students were suffering poverty because of Government cuts and are facing electricity cut-offs because they can’t pay their bills.

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