Terence Flanagan
Question:195. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his Department's role in the regulation of homelessness charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7399/14]
View answerThursday, 13 February 2014
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The Charities Act 2009 provides for an integrated system of registration supervision of charities in Ireland. This includes homelessness charities.
The various sections of the Charities Act are subject to implementation through commencement orders. Sections that it was possible to commence in advance of the establishment of the Charities Regulatory Authority, as provided for under the Act, have been commenced. The remaining sections, including those relating to regulation and supervision, can only be commenced following the establishment of the Authority.
On 24th January 2014 I issued a call for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the Board of a new Charities Regulatory Authority, with a view to making appointments before Easter. Arrangements are also being made to appoint an interim CEO to the new Authority and a number of other administrative staff from within existing resources. I intend to have these staff in place by the end of February to enable the Authority to carry out the necessary preparatory work before coming formally into operation later this year.