John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As we examine sections 38 and 39 organisations, there is increasing concern, particularly among smaller charities, about their income and funding. We must allay fears they have about what will be required of them under the regulations in the context of their ongoing work in order that those that are generally compliant within the charity sector are promoted and acknowledged just like those that are non-compliant will appear before the committee. I encourage the charity regulator to at least engage with the small charities that are expressing concerns with some speed. It is hugely important from the public's perspective that we would be seen to support those that are compliant.