Irish Wheelchair Association pleads with Minister to provide sufficient services for those with disabilities

The warning comes as the Irish Wheelchair Association launched an awareness campaign, appealing to the new government not to leave the sector behind as Ireland commences an economic recovery once the restrictions are lifted.

Minister Roderic O'Gorman. Picture: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

Grant-aided organisations which provide disability, mental health and community services are facing a €20m shortfall in funding due to the coronavirus outbreak.