The Tánaiste may be aware of significant delays with applications for charitable status to the Charities Regulator. A number of entities in Kildare are awaiting a decision, including Newbridge Community Development CLG, which started the process in February 2021. There is also the issue of Ó Modhrain Hall and those awaiting funds through the cy-près scheme. I tried to ask a parliamentary question but it seems there is no accountability to the Dáil. Will the Tánaiste make inquiries and provide the resources needed to help the team in the Charities Regulator to deal with the backlog?

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The Charities Regulator is independent in its duties and the Deputy can appreciate this. If she wants to give me the details of the particular cases she has raised, I will be happy to follow them up.