Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Berry. I was just going to tell him about this but I ran out of time. I met the chairperson and CEO of the CIB to seek further information. Following the meeting the CIB initiated an independent review of its volunteer strategy. This independent review will consult current and past volunteers and other important stakeholders. It is expected that it will be concluded in the coming months. Its recommendations will directly inform the CIB's new three-year strategy from 2023 to 2025.

My background is in the credit union sector. Nobody values the community and voluntary ethos more than I do. This is why, on foot of concerns raised with me by Deputies, I met the CEO and the chair. I recognise the good work carried out by the volunteers. I have been very clear to the CIB that people who have given up their time through the years deserve to be treated with respect. This is the very least they deserve. Following my meeting with it, the EIB has confirmed the terms of reference for the independent review. It will engage with internal and external stakeholders, including current and past volunteers. I have also appointed a new member to the board of the CIB who is also a member of Volunteer Ireland.

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