Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Joint Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and Equality Matters

Charities Act 2009 and Advancement of Human Rights: Discussion

2:30 pm

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

The two issues arising pertain to charitable status and charitable tax exemption status. Dr. Breen is suggesting that human rights organisations should ideally qualify for both at the same time. The tax exemption status clearly has a financial benefit but what benefits accrue from charitable status on its own?

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