Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Will the Tánaiste indicate what is the problem with the legislation for the regulation of charities? Has the Government had an opportunity to consider the European Union ruling to the effect that donations allowable for tax purposes may now be made in respect of a charity registered anywhere in Europe? As we have no charities legislation, it leaves a degree of vulnerability in regard to Irish charities for which tax relief is important. What exactly is the problem?

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