Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The friendly societies and industrial and provident societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill has been promised for good reason. Have the heads of the Bill been discussed in Cabinet and to what extent has progress been achieved?

On a related matter, considerable concern has been expressed by many charities and I am uncertain whether they will come within the remit of the Bill. Many legitimate charities are concerned about the need to update legislation with regard to charities. Will it be taken with this Bill or will a separate Bill be introduced?

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