Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...

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term; to provide support for all concerned hosts involved in the provision of
care by means of a forum for discussion of relevant issues; to bring together
representatives of voluntary and statutory organisations and individuals.
Membership is open to agencies, hosts and individuals.
Publications: Information leaflet and a directory of services providing
homesharing.
National Irish Safety Organisation
A11 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Ballymount, Dublin 12
Tel: (01) 465 9760 Fax: (01) 465 9765
Email: info@niso.ie Web: www.niso.ie
National, non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of health
and safety in Irish workplaces. Membership is open to all firms, employers’
organisations, trade unions, educational establishments and other interested
bodies. Holds safety conferences, seminars, lectures and training courses, and
operates a safety awards scheme and an advisory service for its members.
Publications: safety posters; videos; books; guidelines.
National League of the Blind of Ireland
21 Hill Street, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 874 2792 or 874 5827 Fax: (01) 878 7139
Email: nlbi@eircom.net
Helps and advises blind people at work or otherwise. Aims to provide trade
union facilities. Promotes rehabilitation, training, employment and welfare
of blind people. Also provides a social club.
National Learning Network
See Rehab Group, The
National Network of Women’s Refuges and Support Services
27 Church Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Tel: (090) 647 9078, 9.00am – 5.00pm Fax: (090) 647 9090
Email: admin@nnwrss.com Web: www.nnwrss.com
Represents refuges and support services working in the area of violence
against women. Aims to be an agent of change in Irish society, a resource to
its members, and a co-ordinator of agreed high standards of practices and
procedures in services.
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