Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister inform the House of the status of discussions about multi-annual funding for section 38 and section 39 organisations? This has been a critical issue for many community and voluntary organisations throughout the State. They have been calling for multi-annual funding for years. Proper financial support is essential for project management. Staff retention is difficult and most staff are on year-to-year contracts with no pension entitlements or job security.

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