Charities Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (217)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

217. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether section 8 of the Charities Act 2009 is functioning as intended in preventing the abuse of charity status by special purpose vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24617/16]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

The question of whether section 8 of the Charities Act 2009 is functioning as intended is a matter for the Charities Regulator. I believe the matter is currently subject to a separate review.