Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Could Mr. Hogan keep the committee informed because it is critically important? These prescribed bodies have been very active in engaging with us in this process and are listening in today so they will want to know. They will be somewhat alarmed so the earlier that is flagged, the better. Some people see prescribed bodies as a target but they have served us well. I am in favour of having additional prescribed bodies. I think of the Irish Georgian Society, which is not a prescribed body. It is linked to some of the other bodies but that is an area where a case could be made. I am somewhat concerned about what might be happening. It would be helpful, therefore, if Mr. Hogan could provide information to the committee in a memo.

Would the Department consider removing the proposal that NGOs should be registered companies? We know what NGOs are. They are registered NGOs. These NGOs go through the hoops, and rightly so. Many of them are receiving funding. Will the Department consider removing the proposed requirement that NGOs be registered companies?