Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State, in her contribution, referred to social enterprises as being part of the broader enterprise community. I believe they are but often the perception is that they are somehow outside of this. I echo what my colleague Deputy Conway-Walsh said regarding an awareness campaign. That would be incredibly important. We also need to look at how supports can be given to the non-commercial social enterprises, specifically in the area of decarbonisation. This is an area we have discussed at the enterprise, trade and employment committee and here on the floor of the Dáil. One of the great things about social enterprises is that they are local and can make a huge contribution towards the decarbonisation of the broader enterprise sector. It is great that everyone here is so positive towards SERI because we all know the good work it does. There is a little more to be done to signpost where the supports are to then bring them into the broader enterprise community.

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