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CNEASTA – The Irish Council for Training, Development and<br />

Employment for Persons with Disabilities<br />

c/o Chairperson Michael Barrett, Cope Foundation, Montenotte House,<br />

Montenotte, Cork<br />

Tel: (021) 464 3291 Helpline (021) 450 7131 Fax: (021) 450 7580<br />

Email: barrettm@cope-foundation.ie Web: www.cneasta.ie<br />

Umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities and service<br />

providers involved in the area <strong>of</strong> training, development and employment.<br />

Cneasta aims to provide a forum for the exchange <strong>of</strong> information and the<br />

promotion <strong>of</strong> best practice. It makes collective representation at national<br />

and international level to secure policies which reflect the rights, abilities<br />

and aspirations <strong>of</strong> people with disabilities.<br />

Publications: Twice-yearly newsletter, Network.<br />

Coeliac Society <strong>of</strong> Ireland<br />

Carmichael Centre, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7<br />

Tel: (01) 872 1471, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri<br />

Email: info@coeliac.ie Web: www.coeliac.ie<br />

<strong>Voluntary</strong> charity that has been providing information, support and<br />

awareness to coeliacs throughout Ireland since 1970. Its mission is to<br />

promote, safeguard and protect the interests <strong>of</strong> its members in relation to<br />

coeliac disease.<br />

Publications: Annual booklet <strong>of</strong> gluten-free manufactured products; Coeliac<br />

News – twice-yearly newsletter; Gluten Free All Sorts Cookery Book.<br />

Combat Poverty Agency<br />

Bridgewater Centre, Conyngham Road, Islandbridge, Dublin 8<br />

Tel: (01) 670 6746, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 670 6760<br />

Email: info@cpa.ie Web: www.combatpoverty.ie<br />

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Statutory body advising the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on all<br />

aspects <strong>of</strong> social and economic planning in relation to poverty. Supports and<br />

evaluates projects testing out new approaches to poverty. Acts as a national<br />

resource agency supporting and encouraging community development<br />

activity. Undertakes, commissions and interprets research into poverty.<br />

Promotes a greater public awareness and understanding <strong>of</strong> poverty. The<br />

Agency has a specialised library on poverty, community development, and<br />

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