Paschal Donohoe

The Government to commission immediate research on the impact of Covid-19 on the capacity of the sector; Review the decision to exclude certain charities & voluntary bodies from the €35m Stability Fund; A sustainable funding model for the sector; Ensure there will be no cuts to…

Secure statutory support for LYCS moving premises

Consideration of our pre budget submission proposals as part of the budget 2021 process.

#PutCommunityFirst - Retention of Department for the Community and Voluntary Sector

A commitment by general election candidates to: Recognise and support the value the sector adds to society::Support sustainable funding models::Enable responsive services through streamlined compliance systems::Embrace collaborative partnership working

A commitment by new TDs to: Recognise and supports the value the sector adds to society::Support sustainable funding models::Enable responsive services through streamlined compliance systems::Embrace collaborative partnership working

A package of supports, and commitments to continuation of public funding, for charities and community and voluntary organisations delivering fundraised and publicly-funded services

Policy and fiscal changes

To gain support for the policies and proposals of The Wheel on community & voluntary , charity and social enterprise sector issues

to promote support for approval of a resilience fund for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations

Asking General election Candidates to sign up to: The Wheel - Stronger Communities Stronger Ireland A 2020 General Election Manifesto

To ensure that the issues of social inclusion, equality, human rights, climate justice and community development are addressed in the Programme for Governement

To draw to their attention the negative impact of commissioning on social inclusion work

To promote better understanding and increased support foe the policies and work of The Wheel

Restoration of Funding