Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am disappointed by the utter failure to regulate the charity sector. When the LRC discussed this matter, the sector's value was €2 billion, but it is considerably more now. Anything that has been implemented has been introduced consequent on scandal after scandal. There is merit in the amendment tabled by the six Deputies to my left, as it would require an examination of whether the majority of charities should be under the State and providing services that we deserve as a right.

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