Covid-19 sparks surge in philanthropic donations – but we could be giving more 

Minister of State with responsibility for community development and charities Joe O'Brien has admitted the level of giving in Ireland remains well behind other countries and has promised to deliver the first national policy on philanthropy in 2022. Picture: Pexels

Covid-19 has sparked a surge in philanthropic donations, with the level of grant-giving now more than double pre-pandemic levels.

However, Minister of State with responsibility for community development and charities Joe O'Brien has admitted the level of giving in Ireland remains well behind other countries and has promised to deliver the first national policy on philanthropy in 2022.