The wildlife situation in Ireland is unusual and unfortunate in so far as there is no single organisation representing all types of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. There are various individuals and a few organisations around the country that either rescue specific species or rehabilitate whatever casualties come their way. These individuals receive no financial support and had no support network among themselves. There was therefore a great need and opportunity to develop a more coordinated approach to, and a higher profile for wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation in Ireland. Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) was established to do just this. Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland is an umbrella organisation promoting wildlife rehabilitation and supporting the rehabilitators who work in this field in Ireland. If you find an injured wild animal: call the nearest rehabilitator or vet to you on the CONTACTS page of Irish Wildlife Matters www.irishwildlifematters.ie