Listen Back: SVP President Ballybay calls for public support this Christmas . The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul say requests for help is set to exceed 250,000 this year.
The charity have launched its annual appeal, urging public support for families under pressure. This year's theme, 'The Wonder of Christmas', reflects the rising calls from people 'wondering' how they will put food on the table; keep homes warm; and afford toys this December.
Moreover, SVP National President Teresa Ryan, a native of Ballybay says this Christmas too many parents are wondering how they'll manage the basics. At the end of October the number of calls for requests for help were up 7% on last year. Indeed, they expect overall requests for 2025 to exceed 250,000.
Teresa says the appeal asks the public to share the wonder of Christmas by helping families with the essentials-food on the table, a warm home and a little joy for children. Teresa has been speaking in detail with Ronan Gargan:
