Community and Voluntary Sector
78. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will expand upon the policy proposals expressed by the Secretary General of his Department at the recent conference of the Wheel. [22790/06]
Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Mr. N. Ahern): I understand that the address by the Secretary General of my Department at the recent Wheel Conference focused on shared challenges faced with the community and voluntary sector, some reflections relating to issues relevant to the sector that have arisen in the past, and factors which may influence volunteering. I am advised that no policy proposals were advanced by the Secretary General at the conference.