Live Consultations

From time to time there will be opportunities offered by various Government Departments and other organisations to make a submission or offer feedback to ongoing consultations, which are specifically relevant to disabled people and the disability sector. We aim to include these here with the relevant closing dates. 

Please email us if you are aware of others that you think disabled people and organisations should be aware of. 

The following are the current live consultations that we are aware of:

Help shape the future of our sector

The Government has launched a stakeholder consultation on a new strategy to support the community and voluntary sector, and this is your chance to shape its direction.

At a time when communities are facing complex social, economic, and environmental challenges, this strategy should recognise our value, secure our sustainability and deepen the partnership between the state and the community and voluntary sector.

Your insights are important to ensuring this strategy delivers not just vision, but real, lasting impact, for our organisations, our communities, and our democracy.

Take the survey and learn more
Deadline for submissions: 15 August.

Have Your Say: Your Voice, Dublin’s Energy Future

Codema have launched a new public survey - Your Voice, Dublin’s Energy Future - and they want to hear from you. Whether you live, work, or study in Dublin, this is your chance to help shape the capital’s cleaner, greener future.

As Dublin works towards its 2030 emissions targets, they need fresh ideas and honest input from people across the city. The survey will help them understand what matters most to you and how we all can support a fair and inclusive move away from fossil fuels. Your feedback will directly inform how they design their public engagement, guide their energy policy work, and prioritise actions that help make real progress on climate.

They are especially eager to hear from a wide range of voices. So, if you know of any local groups, networks, or contacts who might be interested in taking part, spread the word. The more voices they hear, the stronger and more inclusive their plans will be.

And there’s something in it for you too! Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a draw to win one of two great prizes:

📋 Take the survey here

 

Public Consultation on a new National Obesity Strategy in Ireland

The Department of Health has launched an online public consultation to help shape Ireland’s new National Obesity Strategy. With 56% of people in Ireland living with overweight or obesity in 2025, the strategy aims to support healthier living and improve prevention and treatment, building on the previous Obesity Policy and Action Plan.

The public and industry are invited to share their views on the strategy’s objectives and potential approaches through a short online survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete. Submissions are open until 18 September 2025, and responses will inform the development of future policy. The consultation is open to residents of Ireland only.

📋 Take the survey here.

Climate Conversations 2025 – Have Your Say on Ireland’s Climate Future

The Climate Conversations 2025 consultation is now open, and everyone in Ireland is invited to take part. This national conversation is your opportunity to share your views on climate action - how it affects your life, what actions matter most, and how Government, communities, and individuals can work together for a greener future. It is crucial that mental health, disability, and marginalisation are duly considered in these conversations, so that they will be included in climate policy in the future. 

You don’t need to be a climate expert to take part. The short online questionnaire explores your attitudes toward climate change, what helps or hinders climate action, and how you think Ireland is doing on the journey to a carbon-neutral future. The insights gathered will help shape future Climate Action Plans and ensure the needs of vulnerable groups are represented in this conversation. Dialogue is the only way to ensure the transition to a low-carbon society is just, inclusive, and fair for all.

The consultation is open until 5.30pm on 22 September 2025.
For more information and to complete the questionnaire, click here
For support using the platform, contact: ClimateConversation@dcee.gov.ie