Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On the deletion of "any other purpose that is of benefit to the community" where that purpose is similar to those listed, I consulted with Dóchas, which has concerns and believes this is a significant and necessary inclusion in terms of human rights. There are concerns a move from a non-exhaustive list of charitable grounds to an exhaustive list through the deletion of 3(1)(d) "any other purpose that is of benefit to the community" in the principal Act is unwelcome and may result in unforeseen circumstances. A static understanding of charitable purposes would be restrictive and at odds with how the sector and social change evolves over time. This static approach has been avoided in many comparable jurisdictions. Dóchas asks that the "any other purpose that is of benefit to the community" provision is retained in the legislation, along with the addition of "advancement of human rights". Will the Minister of State comment on that?