The Irish Rural Link CEO says the sytem is overstretched.
The National Meals on Wheels Network faces a 'dire situation' unless increased ring fenced funding is provided in the next budget.
That's the view of Irish Rural Link CEO, Ballycumber's Seamus Boland, as the group submits its pre-Budget submission.
The network is also calling for the funds in order to retain staff and in order to work with ETB'S to provide training for staff and volunteers.
Mr Boland says it will also help local groups trying to provide the service:
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