U-turn as 23 groups get funding restored

Some 23 disability and health agencies are to have their state funding restored, for at least a year, following a climb-down by the Government on the controversial cuts which would have resulted in many vital services shutting their doors.

Environment minister Alan Kelly announced “bridging finance” covering the next 12 months for a Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO).

He said a review will, meanwhile, take place on the best funding model for such groups.