Louise O'Reilly

To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.

Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Secure measures in SERI's pre-budget submission - A Social Enterprise New Deal

Concerns addressed in relation to inaccessible buildings and funding to support the changing needs of people with disabilities as they grow older or face additional physical or medical needs.

Awareness for funding for people with disabilities.

Funding and legislation to support St Michael's House and disability services.

To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social…

To inform members of the Joint Committee about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. This includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as…

SERI's pre-budget proposals are included in Budget 2026

That the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::That robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the administrative team. This will…

To propose amending litter legislation, which currently places the illegal responsibility on farmers and homeowners to clean up reckless dumping of others.::That An Garda Siochána and the Data Protection Commissioner resolve existing issues, which prevent data-sharing, where…

To recommend how the Budget can best empower charities, community organisations, and social enterprises. To inform ministers, government departments and TDs about urgent issues facing the sector, and to create the conditions for a just and fair society to flourish.

The measures in our pre-budget submission are included in the budget and our manifesto asks are included in party manifestos.

To promote support within government for provision of enhanced policy supports and related funding for charities

Engagement with political parties to advance the needs and matters of importance of the community, voluntary, and social enterprise sector in Government debate.