#PutCommunityFirst - Retain Department for Communtiy and Voluntary Sector

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TDs in Dublin Bay North constituency

Denise Mitchell TD (SF)

Cian O'Callaghan TD (SD)

Naiose Ó Muirí TD (FG)

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Dear (each TD will get a separate, personalised email),

I am writing to you as your constituent and to ask for your support for Irish charities, community and voluntary groups and social enterprises in shaping, if you can bring influence to bear, the ongoing negotiations around a new Programme for Government. It is more important than ever that we put community supports, and all those who rely on them, first.

In order to put communities first - it is imperative that a senior Minister and Department for the Community and Voluntary Sector is retained. This ministry occupies a seat at the cabinet table which recognises, values, and prioritises the work of the thousands of charities, community and voluntary organisation, and social enterprises who have served as the backbone of the country throughout the COVID -19 crisis. Now, as we move in to recovery, it is vitally important that these organisations are supported and resourced to continue this work, providing supports and services for our most vulnerable of people. This is not the time to de-prioritse the community and voluntary sector, it is the time to do the opposite and #PutCommunityFirst

I am asking you to use your elected position to ensure that the contribution of charities, and community and voluntary organisations is recognised, and adequately resourced and supported in the next Programme for Government, whatever form it takes and whatever parties are ultimately involved in agreeing it. To do do this, a senior Minister and Department for the Community and Voluntary Sector must be retained, supported, and prioritised.

Thank you for your support,

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Yours sincerely
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Your message will be made stronger by adding details of your organisations work in your local constituency, or by adding the impact which charities, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprises have had personally on your life. Please feel free to edit the above text to give it this personal touch.