Cork Branch Of Irish Guide Dogs Hope The Royal Visit Will Provide A Boost To The Organisation
85% of the funding for the Irish Guide Dogs stems from fundraising efforts
The Cork branch of the Irish Guide Dogs say they hope yesterday's royal visit will provide a boost to organisation.
85% of the funding for the Irish Guide Dogs stems from fundraising efforts with the remainder from the state.
It costs approximately €53,000 to produce a guide dog and the organisation say at the moment demand is outstripping supply with the current average wait time is 12 to 18 months.
Speaking to RedFM News Chairman of the Irish Guidedogs Pat Burke says they depend on fundraising and this year is no different:
Patrick Costigan is a service user and he says his guide dog Quandro has changed his life and is a vital service for many people in Cork:
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