David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Woods's comment on the need to restore confidence, transparency and assurance is key to the matter. I know from my own dealings with various charities that they are anxious for this to occur because recent events have done considerable damage to the reputation of various charities and the sector as a whole. It is timely that the board and the regulations are now being established. Mr. Woods mentioned a figure of 8,500 charities. Are these registered charities?