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SVP Raises Concerns About The Impact Of Removal Of Pandemic Supports.

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It's also worried that the end of the moratorium on energy disconnections and evictions will cause even more hardship.

Saint Vincent De Paul received more than 500 calls every day during the first three months of the year from people struggling to makes ends meet.

The charity is launching a special appeal for donations as it's expecting a 'wave' of calls for help as pandemic supports are removed.

It's also worried that the end of the moratorium on energy disconnections and evictions will cause even more hardship.

Dr. Tricia Kielthy is Head of Social Justice at St. Vincent de Paul.

She joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today.

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