Find out how you can cut your costs, and maybe even avail of FREE membership, by joining The Wheel today.
Budget 2027: Community at the Heart of our Democracy
The Irish State has long relied on the agility of the community and voluntary sector to respond to crises and address gaps in public services, particularly in areas such as housing, health, and social care.
The Wheel's pre-Budget Submission
This pre-Budget submission sets out some changes that could transform how essential public services and supports are provided by the sector, in partnership with the State, allowing these organisations to play their part in helpingour communities to thrive.
Pre-Budget Submission Hub
On 10 June 2026, The Wheel launched Community at the Heart of Our Democracy: Pre- Budget Submission 2027. It highlights a number of issues facing community and voluntary organisations across the country and makes a series of recommendations for Government.
Community and voluntary organisations in Ireland carry out incredible work and hold expertise in areas that are far-reaching in scope. This online hub brings together the pre-Budget recommendations developed by a range of different organisations – from service providers to advocacy organisations, social enterprises and community groups.
The work in every corner of the country and beyond, in areas including health and social care, climate and biodiversity, housing and homelessness, youth, older people, disability, LGBTQI+ rights and many more. These submissions draw attention to some of the major societal and economic issues that our members work to address and contain evidence-based recommendations based on the work of those closes to the issues.