Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Public Accounts Committee

Financial Statements 2023 - Charities Regulatory Authority

9:30 am

Photo of Verona MurphyVerona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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That explains that.

I often receive calls from constituents who are trying to register charities and they find it a pretty arduous process. I am not saying that is the Charities Regulator's fault. For people who want to do good, there is a rigorous process in place. It can be daunting for someone who is not a solicitor or an accountant. What is the average time it takes to register a charity from start to finish?