Ministers to discuss funding for Childline

Howlin pledges to raise the issue of finding the €600k to keep the helpline serviced 24 hours a day

Pleas for emergency funding for Childline will be discussed by ministers amid calls to help keep the much needed service for children operating.

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin said he would raise the issue of the funding shortfall for the 24-hour helpline so services can remain available in the evening for children in need. However, he stressed there were many important helplines, all of which required funding.