Simon Harris

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

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

To be given more time, and for the project to go ahead. This appears to have been successful and we have been granted more time, and the project will go ahead. For the grant to be approved to upgrade existing pathways.

To achieve a sustainable funding model for the community and voluntary sector.

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…

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 highlight ongoing delays in the negotiating process and failure to agree a set of pay proposals resulting in significant frustration amongst workers in sector which could lead to a dispute. Seeking the Taoiseach's intervention to bring about a speedy conclusion to these…

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;…

For EAPN Ireland priorities and proposals for the next Government to be included in discussions on Government formation, for the next Government to commit to eradicating, not just alleviating, poverty, for all political parties and independent TDs to put ending poverty at the…

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…

A return to social purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets

New Government commitment to continue National Policy on Philanthropy and its actions, in particular awareness raising, promotions of legacy giving as well as possible co-funding or granting partnerships as appropriate in areas such as supporting communities to take climate and…

Investment in public services; just transition; education for community workers; quality and affordable early childhood care; Political leadership on inclusion & solidarity; Cross-department actions in resourcing local communities; Support for the work and expansion of Community…

We would urge consideration of the urgent and important proposals to help bridge the gap to ensure the Bill’s ultimate passage into law and commencement after the election. Furthermore, we urge the government to give immediate consideration to extend the regulatory powers of the…

Make recommendations: Establish legal pathways for BOTPs. Support guest transitions beyond initial hosting. Renew and review the ARP, integrating it with pledge programmes. Extend ARP to all refugees and pilot support for refugees in Direct Provision. Improve Community…