Sir, – Ireland’s 8,400 charities provide a vast range of public services in communities across Ireland. Just over half of the funds spent by these organisations come from the exchequer, with the rest being sourced from the public, companies and philanthropic sources. All these organisations are run by volunteers who serve as board or committee members. About half of all Irish charities have no paid employees. However, as is the case the world over, when their work requires it, charities employ paid staff to deliver, oversee and manage the effective delivery of their services and...
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