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

We all know there is a major difference between talking and having a real, genuine input into the challenges faced by all community organisations regarding the cost of living and other significant issues facing our society. The alliance has put out a call because there is a concern about the quality of that engagement and how genuine it will be in taking all the opinions on board. Ms Rachel Doyle, co-director of Community Work Ireland, which is a member of Community Platform, has said:

It is not credible that the Government can expect to find the best solutions to crucial social issues for all of our society such as childcare, housing and health without the full and equal engagement of the representatives of those who depend most on these essential public services. We know first-hand from Community Platform members the struggle which diverse groups in our communities are experiencing and the measures needed to address them.

Community Platform is calling for that genuine engagement with the Government and to have its input taken on board and implemented.

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