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Charities regulation commencement

Summary

Michael Healy-Rae asked about legislation regulating charities and the commencement of the Charities Act. The Tánaiste undertook to obtain an answer on the commencement order.

I wish to ask about two items of promised legislation. In light of recent very worrying events, what legislation does the Government propose to introduce to provide for a regulator for charitable associations?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Is the Deputy referring here to promised legislation?

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I thought there was legislation promised.

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We are awaiting the commencement order.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Healy-Rae has the same list as most other Deputies. I suggest he reads it.

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We are waiting for the commencement order.

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Where is the commencement order?

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The legislation has been passed but not commenced.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I think the Tánaiste answered that question earlier.

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He did not answer any of my questions.

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No, I was listening and he did not answer it.

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Deputy Martin is recruiting now. He is on a recruitment drive.

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We are watching very carefully.

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