Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My understanding is that the Minister has signed into effect the Part of that Act that deals with investigations and recruitment is under way with a view to increasing the staff complement by more than 50% to deal with this. The charities legislation is being gradually rolled out. Registration was the first phase, interim receipt of complaints was the second and the roll-out of investigative powers is now taking place. There is no new promised legislation on the agenda but if new thinking evolves beyond the 2009 Act which regulates charities, Deputies and the Government will be able to consider whether additional legislation is necessary.

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