Influencing for Impact
As part of our mission to support and inspire a vibrant culture of philanthropy in Ireland, we work with Government to create an enabling environment for philanthropy.
Explore below our Public Consultations and Budget Submissions and click below to read more about our work on the first National Policy on Philanthropy which was launched in December 2023.
Submissions to Public Consultation
National Social Enterprise Policy
The policy advocates for increased public awareness, strategic funding from philanthropic sources, enhanced legal structures, and alignment with national development goals to foster sustainable growth and positive social and environmental outcomes for social enterprises.
Submission to Committee on
Social Protection, Community and Rural Development
On October 4th Philanthropy Ireland presented to the Orieachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Island on the topic of the effect of grants and acquiring bridging finance on community groups. Watch the full video and read the transcript here.
Submission for Draft National Policy on Philanthropy
In July 2023 Philanthropy Ireland provided their comments, reflections and revisions on the Draft National Philanthropy Policy
Submission on National Lottery Funding
In July 2023 We made a submission as part of the public consultation process on National Lottery Funding. We believe the review provides a real opportunity for the Government and the National Lottery to deepen their contribution from grant making for more impactful change across many strands of Irish society.
Submission on Electoral Reform Bill
An anomaly in the Electoral Reform Bill on the definition of donations for political purpose was outlined and noted. On behalf of our members we submitted a letter of support to address this anomaly to the Department. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Submission on Enterprise Policy
In submitting our proposal we underlined our belief that developing the future of Enterprise Policy presents a real opportunity for Government and business – especially multi-national firms to strengthen their commitment and contribution to strategic giving.
Submission on Census 2027
In January 2023, we made a submission to the CSO census 2027 consultation. The submission highlighted the need to bridge the existing data gap around giving/charitable donation practiced/made in Ireland.
Submission on Sustainable Development Goals Review
We submitted to Ireland’s 2023 Voluntary National Review (VNR) highlighting the contributions of philanthropy in Ireland to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The submission made key recommendations to further accelerate SDG implementation and build back a better Ireland while leaving no one behind.
