Voluntary Bodies and Other Organisations
NALA – National Adult Literacy Agency
76 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 855 4332, 9.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 855 5475
Helpline: 1800 202 065
Email: literacy@nala.ie Web: www.nala.ie
Independent membership organisation, concerned with developing policy,
advocacy, research and offering advisory services in adult literacy work in
Ireland. Campaigns for the recognition of, and response to, the adult literacy
issue in Ireland. NALA is committed to making sure people with literacy
and numeracy difficulties can fully take part in society and have access to
learning opportunities that meet their needs.
Narcotics Anonymous
29 Bride Street, Dublin 8
Tel: (01) 672 8000 Eastern Area: 086 862 9308,
Southern Area: (021) 427 8411, 8.00pm – 10.00pm weekdays,
Western Area: 086 814 9004, North – Belfast: (028) 9059 3636
Email: na@ireland.org Web: www.na.ireland.org
A group of recovering addicts who have found a way to live without the use
of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member; the only requirement is a desire
to stop using. There are regional groups for the north, south, east and west.
National AIDS Strategy Committee
Room 932, Department of Health and Children, Hawkins House, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 653 4000 Web: www.doh.ie
The terms of reference of the committee are as follows: keep under
review programmes and services relating to AIDS and HIV; monitor the
implementation of the AIDS strategy to ensure that it is appropriate
and responsive to the evolving epidemiology of the disease; make
recommendations to government as appropriate about the strategy.
National Association for Deaf People – NAD
Renamed. See DeafHear.ie
National Association for Parent Support
New Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Tel: (057) 866 1666 Helpline: (057) 866 1666 – day line;
(057) 862 0598 – nightline
Email: eq_naps@eircom.net
Support for parents who have children in difficulties with the education
system, especially bullying. Information and advice on parenting matters, and
for those with learning difficulties. Home Study Centres for children. Training
courses for adults, parents, teachers, community groups, and others.
National Association of Building Co-operatives
33 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 661 2877, 9.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 5.00pm Mon to Fri
Fax: (01) 661 4462
Email: admin@nabco.ie Web: www.nabco.ie
Representation, promotion, information, training and development
federation serving the co-operative housing movement in Ireland.
Membership comprises local and district/area housing co-operatives involved
in the provision and management of ownership and rented housing.
National Association of Widows in Ireland
29 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 872 8814, 12.00pm – 4.00pm Mon to Fri
Email: info@nawi.ie Web: www.nawi.ie
Aims to help widows adjust to their new role through advice and
counselling, and to seek reform in social conditions. Provides counselling
for those recently bereaved. Offers advice on pensions, legal matters,
entitlements and other matters. Organises social events, weekends, outings,
and so on. Runs courses in life-long learning, and knowing your rights.
National Centre for Guidance in Education
1st Floor, 42–43 Prussia Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 869 0715, 9.30am – 5.30pm Fax: (01) 882 3817
Email: info@ncge.ie Web: www.ncge.ie
An agency of the Department of Education and Science. Its main roles are
to support and develop guidance practice in all areas of education and to
inform the policy of the Department in this field. It develops materials and
other resources and supports initiatives in guidance practice and research.
National Consumer Agency – NCA
4–5 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 402 5500, 9.00am – 5.00pm Helpline: 1890 432 432,
8:00am – 6:00pm Fax: (01) 402 5501
Email: ask@consumerconnect.ie Web: www.consumerconnect.ie
Statutory body established in May 2007 to defend consumer interests and
to embed a robust consumer culture in Ireland. Defends and promotes
consumer rights through advocacy, research, consumer information,
education and awareness programmes. Responsibilities: represents the voice
of the consumer, enforces consumer legislation, and defends consumer
interests at national and local decision-making levels.
National Council for Special Education
1–2 Mill Street, Trim, Co Meath
Tel: (046) 948 6400
Email: info@ncse.ie Web: www.ncse.ie
Independent statutory body established to improve the delivery of education
services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities.
National Council for the Blind of Ireland
Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Tel: (01) 830 7033 Lo-call: 1850 33 43 53, 9.00am – 1.00pm and
2.00pm – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 830 7787
Email: info@ncbi.ie Web: www.ncbi.ie
Offers support and services nationwide to those experiencing difficulties
with their eyesight. Provides information, advice and support from a
nationwide network of community resource workers, rehabilitation and
mobility officers, and trainers in the use of adaptive technology. Runs
regional resources centres and low-vision services throughout the country
including mobility and daily living skills training; rehabilitation, peer
counselling and professional counselling. Also operates an employment
support service and jobseeking skills programme. Libraries in Dublin and
Cork provide a national Braille, audio and large-print book service and
magazines, newspapers and journals on tape. A range of assistive technology
and supports is available and the Centre for Inclusive Technology works with
public and private organisations to ensure that technologies are accessible.
National Council on Ageing and Older People
11th floor, Hawkins House, Hawkins Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 674 3299, 9.30am – 5.30am Fax: (01) 674 3245
Email: info@ncaop.ie Web: www.ncaop.ie
Aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of ageing and of the older
population for all concerned with the welfare of older people in Ireland. The
Council articulates the needs and concerns of older Irish people and makes
recommendations on what actions should be taken to remedy problems
encountered by them. The Council works to promote the health and social
inclusion of older people. It advises on methods of meeting the needs of the
most vulnerable among the older population and on means of encouraging
positive attitudes to life after 65. Works to achieve better co-ordination
among public bodies in the planning and provision of services for older people.
National Counselling Service – NCS
Helpline: 1800 235 235, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Wed and Thurs;
8:00pm – 12:00am Fri, Sat and Sun
Web: www.hse-ncs.ie
Community-based counselling service for adults affected by childhood
abuse in Ireland, in particular adults who experienced abuse while in the
care of the State as children. Provides professional, confidential counselling
and psychotherapy services free of charge in all regions of the Health
Service Executive. Clients can refer themselves directly or be referred by
healthcare professionals.
National Disability Authority – NDA
25 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 608 0400, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 660 9935
Email: nda@nda.ie Web: www.nda.ie
Established as an independent statutory agency under the aegis of
the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform by the National
Disability Authority Act 1999, the NDA strives to ensure that the rights
and entitlements of people with disabilities are protected.
National Economic and Social Council
16 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 814 6300, 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 814 6301
Email: info@nesc.ie Web: www.nesc.ie
The Council was established by the government in 1973 and became
a constituent body of the National Economic and Social Development
Office in 2006. Its function is to analyse and report to the Taoiseach on
strategic issues relating to the efficient development of the economy and
the achievement of social justice, and on the development of a strategic
framework for the conduct of relations and the negotiation of agreements
between the government and the social partners.
National Economic and Social Development Office
16 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 814 6300 Lo-call: 1890 203 006 Fax: (01) 814 6301
Email: info@nesdo.ie
Comprises the National Economic and Social Council, the National
Economic and Social Forum, and the National Centre for Partnership and
Performance. It provides the basis for enabling the three organisations to
share administrative costs and overheads, while also enabling them to
generate synergies through devising complementary work programmes
and sharing knowledge and ideas.
National Employment Rights Authority – NERA
Government Buildings, O’Brien Road, Carlow
Lo-Call: 1890 808 090, 9.30am – 5.00pm
Email: info@employmentrights.ie Web: www.employmentrights.ie
Established in 2007 to ensure compliance with employment rights legislation
and to foster a culture of compliance in Ireland. NERA is an office of the
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and has its headquarters
in Carlow, with regional offices in Cork, Dublin, Shannon and Sligo..
National Federation of Pensioners’ Associations
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 831 2851
Email: nfpasec@eircom.net
Representative body for pensioners’ organisations. Aims to protect and
promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons with regard to
social welfare, health, superannuation, taxation and related matters. Also
aims to co-ordinate the work of affiliated associations in matters of general
application to pensioners and retired persons.
National Federation of Voluntary Bodies Providing Services to
People with Intellectual Disability
Oranmore Business Park, Oranmore, Co. Galway
Tel: (091) 792 316, 9.00am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (091) 792 317
Email: secretariat@fedvol.ie Web: www.fedvol.ie
National umbrella organisation for voluntary and non-statutory agencies
which provide direct services to people with an intellectual disability.
Members are voluntary and religious bodies that have a clear vision rooted
in the respect for, and the dignity of, the person. It consists of 61 affiliates
who provide approximately 80% of this country’s direct service provision
for people with an intellectual disability. The objective of the Federation
is to promote equality of opportunity for persons in the care of member
organisations through the provision, maintenance and development of
appropriate high-quality services.
National Graves Association – Cumann Na Nuaigheann Náisiúnta
Box 7105, 74 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 862 1928 Fax: (01) 862 1928 Helpline: 087 228 2033
Web: www.nga.ie
Aims: where necessary, to restore and maintain the graves and memorials of
those who died for Ireland; to commemorate those who died for Ireland and
to compile a record of their graves and memorials.
National Homesharing Network
Ms Bernie Fay, Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, 2 Valley Bungalows,
Athlone Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Tel: (044) 40 980
Email: bernie.fay@scjms.ie or office@bocroscommon.iol.ie
Aims: to support those who offer care in their homes to people with
intellectual disabilities by representing their needs on a national basis; to
develop good practice in the field of family-based care, both short and long
term; to provide support for all concerned hosts involved in the provision of
care by means of a forum for discussion of relevant issues; to bring together
representatives of voluntary and statutory organisations and individuals.
Membership is open to agencies, hosts and individuals.
National Irish Safety Organisation
A11 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Ballymount, Dublin 12
Tel: (01) 465 9760 Fax: (01) 465 9765
Email: info@niso.ie Web: www.niso.ie
National, non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of health
and safety in Irish workplaces. Membership is open to all firms, employers’
organisations, trade unions, educational establishments and other interested
bodies. Holds safety conferences, seminars, lectures and training courses, and
operates a safety awards scheme and an advisory service for its members.
National League of the Blind of Ireland
21 Hill Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 874 2792 or 874 5827 Fax: (01) 878 7139
Email: nlbi@eircom.net
Helps and advises blind people at work or otherwise. Aims to provide trade
union facilities. Promotes rehabilitation, training, employment and welfare
of blind people. Also provides a social club.
National Poisons Information Centre
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Tel: (01) 837 9964 24-hour Helpline: (01) 809 2566 Fax: (01) 836 8476
Email: npic.dublin@beaumont.ie
Web: www.beaumont.ie/public/npic/mainpage.htm
Aims to assist medical practitioners in the treatment of poisoning by
providing a 24-hour telephone poisons information service. Calls are
recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.
National Suicide Research Foundation – NSRF
1 Perrott Avenue, College Road, Cork
Tel: (021) 427 7499
Email: nsrf@iol.ie Web: www.nsrf.ie
Multi-disciplinary research unit that contributes to the prevention of suicidal
behaviour in Ireland. Aims: produce information on the risk and protective
factors associated with suicidal behaviour; provide a base of evidence for
policy development and intervention in the prevention of suicide and the
management of patients presenting with deliberate self-harm.
National Women’s Council of Ireland
9 Marlborough Court, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 878 7248, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 878 7301
Email: info@nwci.ie Website: www.nwci.ie
The national representative organisation for women and women’s groups
in Ireland promoting equality, human rights and empowerment for all
women. The Council is committed to lobbying the government and political
parties, as well as working with its affiliates to increase their capacity to
effect emancipatory social change for women.
Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 872 4120, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 873 5283
Email: naiireland@eircom.net Web: www.nai.ie
Umbrella group of neurological charities, established in 1998 to promote
the development of services for people with neurological conditions, their
families and carers.
Niall Mellon Township Trust
Taylors Three Rock, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Tel: (01) 494 8200, 9.00am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 494 8250
Email: info@irishtownship.com Website: www.irishtownship.com
Aims to eradicate urban poverty in South Africa by building sustainable
communities. By replacing shacks with low-cost, high-quality housing and
providing community facilities, the Trust aims to improve the quality of life
for disadvantaged people living in the townships of South Africa
Northside Community Law Centre
Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
Tel: (01) 847 7804, 9.30am – 4.00pm Fax: (01) 847 7563
Email: info@nclc.ie
Provides legal information, advice and representation to individuals and
groups in the electoral areas of Dublin North Central and Dublin North
East. Also works to provide community education, carries out research
and campaigns on anti-poverty issues affecting lower income individuals,
families, community and voluntary groups.
Nurse for Daniel, A
1 Bellevue Court, Delgany, Co. Wicklow
Tel: 086 851 3628
Offers funding for home-nursing care of terminally ill children.
Nursing Homes Ireland
Unit G6 Centrepoint Business Park, Oak Road, Dublin 12
Tel: (01) 429 2570, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 429 1845
Email: info@nhi.ie Web: www.nhi.ie
National representative body for private and voluntary nursing home
sector. Formed in 2008 from the merger of four previous representative
organisations: The Federation of Irish Nursing Homes, The Irish Nursing
Homes Organisation, Nursing Homes Association South East and Nursing
Homes West. Its role: to demand excellence in care through standards,
training and education; to support members by providing information and
advice; to influence public policy and debate on the care of older people.
Older Women’s Network – OWN
Senior House, All Hallows College, Grace Park Road, Dublin 9
Tel: (01) 884 4536 Fax: (01) 884 4534
Email: ownireland@eircom.net Web: www.ownireland.ie
National network linking individual women and groups of women aged
55 and over. Provides a forum for older women to meet together to share
their experiences and discuss issues of concern. Works to bring about
positive change and the social inclusion of older women. Promotes the
personal development of older women by undertaking the exchange of their
knowledge, experience and skills through networking, thereby changing
attitudes towards older women and empowering them to have a voice in
policy and decision-making on issues of concern to them.
Ombudsman, Office of the
18 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 639 5600 Lo-call: 1890 223 030, 9.15am – 5.30pm Mon to
Thurs and 5.15pm Fri Fax: (01) 639 5674
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.ie Web: www.ombudsman.ie
Established by the Ombudsman Act 1980, the Office examines complaints
from members of the public who feel that they have been unfairly treated in
their dealings with certain public bodies, including government departments
and offices, local authorities, the Health Service Executive and An Post.
One in Four
2 Holles Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 662 4070 Fax: (01) 611 4650
Email: info@oneinfour.org Web: www.oneinfour.ie
Provides a variety of services to individuals who have experienced sexual
abuse and/or sexual violence and also to their family and friends: directly,
through individual therapy, group therapy, advocacy/support, helpline
support and 24-hour support through online message boards; indirectly,
through campaigning, policy making, in-house research, training, and
consultancy work with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
Order of Malta and Order of Malta Ambulance Corps
St Johns House, 32 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 668 4891, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (01) 668 5288
Email: info@orderofmalta.ie Web: www.orderofmalta.ie
Provides first aid training, ambulance services and community care.
OSS Cork – Domestic Violence Information Resource Centre
94 South Main Street, Cork
Tel: (021) 422 2979 Fax: (021) 422 2966
Freephone Helpline: 1800 497 497 Hours: 9.00am – 1.00pm Mon to Fri
Email: osscork@eircom.net Web: www.osscork.ie
A walk-in, freephone helpline and appointment service that is free
and confidential. It includes information support, referral, advocacy
and accompaniment.
Oxfam Ireland
9 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 672 7662, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 672 7680
Email: info@oxfamireland.org Web: www.oxfamireland.org
Oxfam Northern Ireland: 52 – 54 Dublin Road, Belfast BT2 7HN
Tel: (028) 9023 0220 Fax: (028) 9023 7771
Email: oxfam@oxfamni.org.uk
Oxfam Ireland is committed to ending poverty and suffering in developing
countries. Oxfam promotes understanding of the causes of these injustices
and campaigns for social and economic rights for all.
PACE – Prisoners Aid Through Community Effort
7 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 660 2870 (office) Fax: (01) 660 2864
Email: headoffice@paceorganisation.ie Web: www.paceorganisation.ie
Residential unit: Priorwood House, 100 Clonshaugh Ave, Coolock,
Dublin 17
Workshop: Unit 3A, Training and Education Unit, Santry Hall Industrial
Estate, Santry, Dublin 9
Works in partnership with various agencies, such as the Probation and
Welfare Services, FÁS, and the VEC, to invest in the highest quality
resettlement and training services for offenders and ex-offenders.
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 285 2902, 9.00am – 1.00pm Mon to Fri
Freephone: 1800 359 359 Fax: (01) 873 5737.
Email: parkinsonsireland@eircom.net Web: www.parkinsons.ie
Branches: Cavan/Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry North, Kerry
South, Kildare, Limerick/Clare, Sligo, Thurles, Waterford
Aims to assist those with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, health
professionals and interested others by offering support and information
on any aspect of living with Parkinson’s..
Pathways Project
1a Parnell Court, Granby Row, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 872 6499 Fax: (01) 872 6194
Email: halfwayproject@eircom.net
An outreach initiative of the educational services provided to prisons by
the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee. Aims to facilitate the
reintegration of ex-prisoners. Access to the programme is by interview.
Pavee Point Travellers’ Centre
46 North Great Charles Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 878 0255, 9.30am – 5.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 874 2626
Email: pavee@iol.ie Web: www.paveepoint.ie
Partnership of Irish Travellers and settled people working together to
improve the lives of Irish Travellers through working towards social justice,
solidarity, socio-economic development and human rights.
Pax Christi Ireland
52 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
Tel: (01) 496 5293 Fax: (01) 496 5492
Email: paxtdc@indigo.ie Web: www.paxchristi.ie
International Catholic peace movement with national sections on four
continents. Its activities are mainly related to the issues of security and
disarmament, human rights, East–West relations, North–South relations,
peace education, peace spirituality, non-violence, faith, dialogue and
reconciliation, and integrity of creation.
Dalkey Business Centre, 17 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Tel: (01) 235 1512, 9.00am – 5.30pm
Email: pana@eircom.net Web: www.pana.ie
Pensions Board, The
Verschoyle House, 28–30 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 613 1900 Fax: (01) 631 8602
Helpline: 1890 656 565, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: info@pensionsboard.ie Web: www.pensionsboard.ie
Statutory organisation with the following main functions: monitoring
and supervising the operation of the Pensions Act and general pension
developments including Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)
products and their providers; issuing guidelines and codes of practice on
the duties of pension scheme trustees and of PRSA providers; advising
the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on the Pensions Act and general
pension matters. Occupational pension schemes (also known as company
pension schemes) and PRSAs must register with the Board and pay an annual
fee to meet the Board’s costs. In carrying out its functions, the Board can
investigate the operation of pension schemes on behalf of concerned pension
scheme members, prosecute for breaches of the Pensions Act and take court
action against trustees to protect scheme members and their rights.
Publications: A range of free information booklets to assist the public in
understanding occupational pension schemes and PRSAs.
Pensions Ombudsman, Office of the
36 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 647 1650 Fax: (01) 676 9577
Email: info@pensionsombudsman.ie Web: www.pensionsombudsman.ie
Investigates and decides on complaints and disputes concerning
occupational pension schemes and Personal Retirement Savings Accounts
(PRSAs). The Ombudsman is independent in the performance of these
functions and acts as an impartial adjudicator.
People in Need Trust
Clarendon House, 33–37 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 679 2944, 9.00am – 5.30pm Fax: (01) 679 8062
Email: pin@telethon.ie Web: www.telethon.ie
Central fund which raises money through the RTÉ People in Need Telethon
and allocates grants for capital purposes to a variety of social service
organisations with special emphasis on smaller organisations.
People’s College
31 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 873 5879 Fax: (01) 873 5164
Email: info@peoplescollege.ie Web: www.peoplescollege.ie
A voluntary body with the status of a charitable organisation. Set up
in 1948 to provide workers’ education, it aims to stimulate, satisfy and
co-ordinate demands for adult education. It continues to provide general
adult education for trade unionists, their families and the general public in
the following areas: languages, social and political studies, literature, art
appreciation, cultural activities, personal development, basic education and
communication skills.
People with Disabilities in Ireland – PwDI
National Office, 4th Floor, Jervis House, Jervis Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 872 1744 Fax: (01) 872 1771
Email: info@pwdi.ie Web:
Aims: representation of all people with disabilities through an effective
structure; support and promotion of self-advocacy of people with disabilities
through training, raising awareness and providing information. Thirty local
area networks countrywide.
Peter Bradley Foundation, The
41 Northumberland Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: (01) 280 4164, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 230 4630
Email: info@peterbradleyfoundation.ie
Web: www.peterbradleyfoundation.ie
Regional Offices:
East/North East – 41 Northumberland Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: (01) 280 4164
Mid West/South – An Riocht, Crageens, Castleisland, Co. Kerry
Tel: (066) 714 2993
Midlands/South East – Town Hall, Main Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Tel: (062) 64 544
West/North West – Calbro House, Tuam Road, Galway Tel: (091) 700 210
Provides a range of pioneering, flexible and tailor-made services throughout
Ireland to people with acquired brain injury. These services place an
emphasis on client centeredness, quality, effectiveness and value for
money. Rehabilitation and clinical support are key aspects. Services include
assessments, assisted living, community rehabilitation, case management,
resource services, psychological services, home liaison/social work, awareness
and education programmes, family-friendly advice and a listening ear.
Philanthropy Ireland
5 Foster Place, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 670 8939, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: info@philanthropy.ie Web: www.philanthropy.ie
Founded in 1998 by the Irish philanthropic community, its mission is to
represent, develop and inspire an effective and robust philanthropic sector
in Ireland. Offers training courses, seminars, plenary meetings and special
interest groups to support individuals and organisations already working in
the philanthropy area, as well as a network of support to individuals who are
new to the area.
Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart
27 Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 874 9464 Fax: (01) 874 8485
Email: pioneer@jesuit.ie Web: www.pioneertotal.ie
Aims to promote temperance, with special sections for juveniles and youth.
Organises talks and seminars, and produces videos.
Pobal
Holbrook House, Holles Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 240 0700 Fax: (01) 661 0411
Email: enquiries@pobal.ie Web: www.pobal.ie
A non-profit company with charitable status that manages programmes on
behalf of the Irish government and the EU. Pobal’s mission is to promote
social inclusion, reconciliation and equality through integrated social and
economic development within communities.
Positive Action
56 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 676 2853, 9.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 662 0009
Email: info@positiveaction.ie
Members are women who received anti-D immunoglobulin which was
infected with Hepatitis C. Positive Action provides support, information and
advice for infected women and their families.
Post Polio Support Group
Unit 319, Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7
Tel: (01) 889 8920, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 889 8924
Email: info@ppsg.ie Web: www.ppsg.ie
Aims to assist polio survivors who are experiencing the late effects of
polio, in particular post polio syndrome, and works to improve the general
situation of polio survivors.
Private Residential Tenancies Board
2nd Floor, O’Connell Bridge House, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 635 0600, 10.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 635 0601
Email: information@prtb.ie Web: www.prtb.ie
Statutory body responsible for the following operations: a national
registration system for all private residential tenancies; a dispute resolution
service which includes the provision of mediation, adjudication and tribunal
services to assist landlords and tenants in resolving disputes. The Board
carries out research and provides information and policy advice regarding
the private rented sector.
Protestant Aid
74 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4
Tel: (01) 668 4298, 8.30am – 4.30pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 660 3292
Email: robin.george@protestantaid.org Web: www.protestantaid.org
Provides financial grants to those in need within the 26 counties.
Applications are referred either by social workers or clergy.
