Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 April 2026
586. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to an application by a group (details supplied) for charitable status; the actions he will take to ensure that this application is progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29458/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Charities Regulator, under the aegis of my Department, is the statutory body responsible for registering and regulating all of Ireland’s charities, with a mandate to promote good governance practice.
While the Regulator is under the aegis of my Department, it is fully independent in the performance of its statutory functions. Neither I nor my Department have any role in the decision making process of the Regulator, including decisions regarding the registration of charities which are entirely a matter for the Regulator.
I am assured that the Charities Regulator assesses all applications received in order and works with applicants to process applications in a timely fashion.
