Peadar Tóibín

Irish Government continued support for victims and survivors and an understanding of the challenges they face in the context of the Good Friday Agreement

To promote support within government and Parliament for provision of enhanced support for charities, social enterprises and community & voluntary organisations in context of roll out of the Programme for Government and subsequent government decisions

To get as many officials to attend the event and listen to Carer issues/ agenda & Gain a commitment from political parties that they will prioritise supports for carers if they form part of the next Government

Ensure Carer needs are reflected in Budget 2025::Support for Family Carers Ireland’ 10 Pledges for Family Carers.

Raise issues affecting carers across Ireland with General Election candidates.::Seeking each party leader to endorse FCIs 10 Pledges for Family Carers Manifesto

1. Funding and development of the Community Volunteers programme, ensuring that communities are better prepared to respond to emergencies and public health crises. 2. Develop a successor to the National Volunteering Strategy, focusing on increasing participation, providing…

To share EAPN Ireland's priorities for the next Government, and call on candidates and parties to adopt a range of commitments, and to deliver on them should they form the next Government, covering eight key areas: Systemic Change; Income Adequacy; Inclusive Labour Markets;…

TDs contacted in relation to issues carer having with regards to transition from Child services to Adult Disability Services and difficulty in continuation of services due to transition in Louth Meath area

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.

A confirmation from public representatives that they would support the local community in their opposition to any port development on Gormanston Beach

To abolish the means test for carers allowance applicants- Peter Cox::Improvements in the operation of Carers allowance- Clare Duffy::Supporting the Regional Independent Groups motion calling for the abolition of Carers Allowance means test- Clare Duffy

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

Heightened awareness of (1) the weak or slow implementation of policy commitments relevant to our ageing population and (2) the value of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the…

To support the community, voluntary, charity, and social enterprise sector in upcoming election manifestos, and to respond to immediate challenges experienced by the sector and the people it serves.

Continuation/expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental ill health put in place during the pandemic, as well as an extension of genderbased services and increases in budget funding