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Ireland's community and voluntary sector is a cornerstone of the country’s social infrastructure, providing vital services through both paid and voluntary…
Poverty remains one of the most significant challenges facing Ireland today. According to the CSO, more than 560,000 people are at risk of poverty, and over…
Civil society is the beating heart of modern democracies, providing a space where citizens come together to express interests, advocate for rights, and take…
Today, 18th September is International Equal Pay Day, representing ‘the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value.
As housing precarity continues to rise in Ireland, the role of sector organisations in providing social housing, tenancy protection, and homelessness supports…
Health inequalities remain a significant challenge in Ireland, where access to healthcare and outcomes are shaped by socioeconomic disparities.
In Ireland, one-third of children are cared for by childminders or childcare organisations, highlighting the vital role childcare plays in families' lives.…
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global commitment to ending poverty, reducing inequalities, and tackling climate change. These…
Loneliness has become a pressing issue in Ireland, earning the unfortunate distinction of being the loneliest country in the European Union.
Budget 2025, announced on Tuesday, 1st October, contained a series of measures sought by members of The Wheel as reflected in our Pre-Budget 2025 Submission,…
Ruhama wins Charity of the Year 2024 in recognition of their work tackling Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Ruhama is thrilled to be announced…
On this International Day of Down Syndrome, The Wheel wants to pay tribute to a brilliant self-advocate, Una Coates.
Our Policy Officer Lily Power & Public Affairs Consultant John Gallagher presented our Pre-Budget 2026 Submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee for…
With corporate donations shrinking, public giving becoming more selective, and government funding under increasing pressure, the financial landscape for…
The afternoon parallel sessions at The Wheel’s annual Summit provide a showcase for our diverse member organisations.
The Wheel joined the National Skills Council (NSC) as the representative of the Community and Voluntary Pillar in September 2024. This is the first time that…
As it becomes clear that Budget 2026 is likely to be a budget of restraint, it is crucial that the government avoid repeating the catastrophic decisions of the…
reland will be heading to the polls on Friday, 24 October, to vote on who will become the 10th president of Ireland. To help you with this important decision,…
On 24 September 2025, we held a Townhall event for members of The Wheel to discuss priorities for Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the European Union.
In November, The Wheel attended a conference hosted by the European Parliament in Brussels titled Invest in What Matters: What is at stake in the next EU long-…