David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his response.

Does the Minister agree that there is a significant benefit to society from donations to charities? What is his view on PAYE and the self-employed being treated in a similar way, with tax relief going directly to the charity, for instance?

Will the Minister comment on data protection issues for charities re PPS numbers? Is there any consideration being given to reducing the €250 threshold introduced in 2001 to, say, €100? Will the Minister comment on VAT on donations? The Minister will be aware that, for instance, last year one organisation paid €4 million in VAT. Will the discussions the Minister mentioned include a compensation scheme for charities operated under European Commission rules similar to the scheme in operation in Denmark?

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