On 30th September, thousands of workers, employers, community activist and ordinary people are marching from Parnell Square to the Dáil to protest against the current and proposed cuts to the Community Sector.

The Community Sector has already suffered a range of cutbacks this year. However, if the proposals of the McCarthy report are implemented it will devastate services to children, disabled, elderly, recovering drug addicts, youth, travellers, and women, our most disadvantaged communities.

It is estimated that over 6,500 jobs will be lost in the Community Sector alone should McCarthy’s proposals be adopted by the Government.

The protest will assemble on Wednesday 30th September, 1pm at Parnell Square and march to the Dáil.