Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry about that. I do not know why I went on mute. I have interaction with the Wheel on the question of insurance. It is a tricky question. It is very challenging for many community and voluntary organisations. There have been some refunds from insurance companies. They have been relatively minor but they provided some sort of recognition. Is the Wheel aware of any insurance companies giving refunds to community and voluntary organisations in respect of their premiums? Has the Wheel made any representations with a view to addressing that issue? Will the representatives of the Wheel expand on their proposals with regard to multiannual funding for the community and voluntary sector?

I will turn to Community Gardens Ireland. I note that there is a particular issue with regard to the time licences last. This is having a particular impact on community gardens. How long should a licence last? With regard to operational funding for community gardens, how much does the organisation recommend that the Department of Rural and Community Development should provide in the forthcoming budget?