Social Protection Committee to discuss the General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022 with the Charities Regulator and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Representatives from the Charities Regulator and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties will address the meeting.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Denis Naughten said: “The Bill proposes to update existing charity law to improve the ability of the Charities Regulator to conduct its statutory functions and ensure greater public trust and confidence in the sector.

“Key elements of the Bill include strengthening the Charities Regulator’s powers in relation to the protection of charities, clarification in the general duties of trustees and new financial thresholds to ensure more appropriate reporting requirements that reflect a charity’s size and the advancement of human rights a recognisable charitable purpose.

“We look forward to discussing how we can strike the balance between regulation and proportional governance with representatives to ensure charities can continue to carry out their necessary work.”

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