A Galway-based lobby group has said it will fight a further round of cutbacks being planned by the Health Service Executive in every possible way.
Hope4Disability represents the families of children with intellectual disabilities.
It said the threatened cutbacks have 'shocked and frightened' parents throughout the county.
The HSE said it is facing severe financial pressures and 'efficiencies' have to be achieved across the entire range of services it provides.
The Brothers of Charity, which provides respite care in Galway, said they have been told to reduce their budget again.
The National Federation of Voluntary Bodies said the prospect of further cuts is devastating.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, NFVB Chief Executive Brian O'Donnell said that many groups are already operating with fewer resources.
