Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Just to give a case in point, I have a friend who has done good work in Haiti and he came back recently and is trying to fund-raise to send out a few quid for them. I would maybe send out an e-mail to the world at large or to anybody who is remotely connected with me and I would let them know of a golf classic on such a date, but if my contacts wanted to send me a few quid, payable to the people in Haiti, I would get it to them. Of course, invariably one might ask people to send a cheque but sometimes they will send €50 in the post, however much one might discourage it. Am I engaging in a charitable activity in a way that would conflict with the law by getting involved in soliciting donations which I, in good faith, am going to pass on to what may or may not be a registered charity? It could be something quite informal going out, such as a missionary doing some work or whatever.