ISPCC hopeful on Childline funding

The ISPCC is “very hopeful” that the Government will intervene to save the Childline 24-hour helpline for children in crisis.

After the Irish Examiner highlighted its appeal for much-needed funds earlier this week, officials from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla met with the ISPCC yesterday to discuss the funding gap of around €600,000 needed to keep the only dedicated 24-hour helpline for children running.

Speaking after the meeting, ISPCC interim chief executive Caroline O’Sullivan said that while no committment was made towards funding, she was “very hopeful” that the department would assist the charity in keeping the service open.