Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

In terms of the other developments aimed at alleviating the problem, work is being done on what we call a charity passport. This will mean that once the governance has been done correctly for one organisation, this work will not have to be done again. If an organisation is applying for funding, it can use the same document to apply for funding from other organisations. There is a conflict between non-compliance and compliance. We must have compliance and transparency when we are giving out public money. I am aware that difficulties arise in that regard but coaching and help is available. The regulator is meeting the charity groups to help them in that regard. A series of meetings is being held nationwide to help people complete these forms as required and advise them on the best way forward. That is the approach that is needed, rather than saying we will not allow them do this or that because that creates an environment which could be risky in the long term.