Regulatory Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (1893)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1893. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63207/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development

The Charities Regulator is fully independent in the performance of its statutory functions under Section 14 (3) of the Charities Act 2009. Neither I nor my Department have any role in the decision-making process of the Regulator, particularly with regard to the registration of charities and whether they are operating in accordance with regulations. That is entirely a matter for the Regulator and any queries should be raised directly with the Regulator.

I want to take this opportunity to highlight that the organisation can contact the Charities Regulator directly regarding their application, through an online query form or through the ‘MyAccount Portal’, located at www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/contact-us, with a dedicated phone line for queries about charity applications and registration status, [phone], also available between 10am and 1pm, Monday to Friday inclusive.