In the coming weeks, opportunities for sharing your experience of the pandemic will be available through this website. In the meantime, the Evaluation’s intended approach to consultation is outlined below.
Envisaged Approach to Consultation and Engagement
Consultation will be undertaken in a phased and inclusive manner, aligned to the work stage of the Evaluation. Engagement will be approached with sensitivity and empathy, with an openness to diverse viewpoints.
The Evaluation is keen to understand the experiences of different cohorts, across Irish society. Achieving this will include wide-spread consultation, to capture lived experiences of the pandemic, including economic, social, public health and human rights considerations. This will be followed by targeted opportunities for individuals and representatives to provide more detailed contributions. This mixed approach seeks to maximise participation.
Key themes and insights from consultations will be made available on the Evaluation’s website in a phased way, to give the process greater validity.
