Gillian Toole (Meath East, Independent)

I would be grateful if Mr. Hammersley could, and maybe link in with the secretariat. It is something that would be highly beneficial in moving forward as well as Mr. Hennessy's piece on the local enterprise office.

Mr. Jacquinot said that only 30% to 40% of member organisations of The Wheel are in receipt of multi-annual funding.

That has come up here before with other representatives that we have met. It is absolutely impossible to plan ahead, either from an administrative, but more importantly, from a support perspective. Is it possible to get the information regarding the 60% to 70% that do not? That would be helpful for the committee as well as the witnesses represent such a broad group of organisations.

We have covered the other member states. I am thankful for that. I have asked about entrepreneurship. This is probably for Mr. Hammersley, but I am guessing Mr. Jacquinot may have knowledge from his previous workplace and country of origin. Are there specific policy innovations at European level, such as inclusive procurement practices or diversity charters that Ireland could consider adopting to promote career progression and entrepreneurship among persons with disabilities? Any witness is welcome to address that.