Thomas Gould

To highlight and celebrate the work of community organisations in Cork.

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

Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

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

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

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.

Encourage support for a Yes Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on Family & Care::To get commitment on a number of policy actions ahead of the referendum::to communicate to the public what the referendum was about and what it would mean for family carers.

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

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

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and health issues as well as extension of gender-based services or services to meet the emerging needs of those accessing our services and increases in budget funding

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period, as well as extension of gender-based services and increases in Budget funding

A return to social purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period, as well as extensin of gender-based services and increases in Budget funding

Zoning of land formerly known as mcsweeneys farm