Charities fear ‘crisis of public confidence’ over CRC scandal

Half of charities fear public trust in their work has been permanently damaged by the top-ups and pay-offs scandal at the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC).

Amid continued calls for former chief executive Paul Kiely to repay some of his €742,000 pension, The Wheel, which represents Irish charities, said 97% believe their reputations have been shattered by the controversy.