Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support the amendment. Generous conditions are applied to ensure charities can survive. The report requested in the amendment should be done for the two reasons set out by Deputy Michael McGrath. In addition, we must ensure we deliver on this issue for the simple reason that it would be of assistance. A large number of legacies go unaccounted for and the State grabs nearly everything. If people had an incentive to leave legacies to charitable organisations, some would be willing to do so, which would help struggling charities to survive.

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