Information sought by the Deputy in relation to new State Bodies and Agencies under the remit of my Department, that have been established since February 2011 is set out in the table below. A sunset clause does not apply in respect of any of these bodies.
New State Bodies Established Since 2011
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Date of Establishment
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Property Services Regulatory Authority
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3 April, 2012
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Property Services Appeal Board
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24 July, 2012
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Insolvency Service of Ireland
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1 March, 2013
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Charities Regulatory Authority
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16 October, 2014
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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission*
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1 November 2014
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* The IHREC replaced the Equality Authority and the Human Rights Commission which were merged to form the IHREC.
Moreover, I can advise that two new Bodies are planned:
1. Charity Appeals Tribunal
The Charities Act 2009 (on foot of which the Charities Regulatory Authority was established) also provides for the establishment of a Charity Appeals Tribunal. The Tribunal, when established, will come under the remit of my Department.
2. Policing Authority
Legislation is currently being considered by the Dáil which provides for the establishment of a Policing Authority.