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Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: What the Minister is saying is that if trustees take on a job on a professional basis, this amendment allows for them to be paid. This is only right. To be fair to professional people, they have been very generous with their time and office staff. I see it with charities in my county, some people never charge for work when it is for charity. Many people will not charge for this work but...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: In other words, they should not be out of pocket if there is a payment. That is what it boils down to.

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: The Minister is saying that people will need permits in order to collect. This is the most important aspect of the Bill. People want to know that a collector, whether cash or non-cash, has a permit. If gardaí approach someone who does not have a permit, he or she must be taken off the streets straight away. If a collector is stopped by someone who asks to see the permit, the collector...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Is that putting pressure on charities in respect of the 12 month notification period? Some collections are on a yearly or monthly basis. Charities have set times of the year. Why is it necessary to have the 12 month notification period?

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: I agree with Deputy Ciarán Lynch. He is correct in what he said. I have said many times in this debate that Irish people are generous. One aspect that upsets me and also elderly people is the abuse by some people who collect money on behalf of charities or for some other purpose. Something must be done to stop these people. One cannot go shopping on a Saturday or walk down a main...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: This amendment relates to the issue of sealed collection boxes, an issue about which I wish to ask the Minister of State.

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Will the Minister clarify how section 83 will impact on those charities who collect by selling a product? Those who sell a product such as a daffodil on Daffodil Day must have a sealed collection box and the collectors may have to give people back change. This requirement causes a difficulty in this instance for those collecting for the Irish Cancer Society. When the Minister of State...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Perhaps it would be possible for these national charities to make an application to the regulator to be exempted from this requirement. Only a few will be caught by it. It is an important issue. I accept what the Minister of State said and I am confident he will bring the necessary amendments to the Seanad to deal with this matter

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: I move amendment No. 98: In page 64, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: 86.—(1) It is an offence for a charity to conduct public fundraising without holding a valid permit. (2) The form and operation of the permit system shall be determined by the consultative panel provided for in section 34 (1).". This amendment relates to people known as "chuggers". I am not very happy...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: My amendment represents the way forward. If the superintendent or the Garda or a panel were there and an existing charity had a collection on a day, a second charity would need to apply to the superintendent for its permit. He would make the decision whether these two charities should work on the one day. I hope something can be done. For me this is the one issue relating to charity that...

Charities Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: It is important that charities be represented on the authority. We do not want it filled with political appointees only interested in drawing expenses. The legislation is new, but people have been crying out for regulation for years. We want people interested and involved in the sector. We also want people from outside the sector to give the authority necessary advice. For too long,...

Charities Bill 2007: Fifth Stage (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: I thank the Minister and his staff for their many long and courteous briefing sessions on this complex legislation. I also thank Áine Kilroy for her assistance. The legislation was first introduced in the House last December and Committee Stage was dealt with in January. We encountered many problems with this complicated legislation in terms of obtaining legal advice. I welcome the...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive will accept a duplicate health repayment scheme claim form in respect of a deceased person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that the HSE states that it has no record of the claim lodged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38555/08]

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (5 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment under the health repayment scheme; and the stage their claim is at in view of the fact that they were told several months ago that their payment would issue in early July 2008 but this did not happen. [38676/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the funding available for services (details supplied) to people who urgently need them and who have always received them in the past because they have held a medical card; the changes in respect of same; and the situation regarding people who will not be in a position to pay for these services. [39034/08]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made in relation to the processing of an application for business permission by a company (details supplied) in view of the fact that the matter is ongoing since March 2008. [39043/08]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the staff employed by a group (details supplied) giving details of their respective titles and so on. [38994/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the staff who will be transferring to a group (details supplied) in County Mayo; the existing companies from which they will transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38995/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the assets which will be transferring with the staff to a company (details supplied) in County Mayo; the existing companies that the assets will transfer from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38996/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Michael Ring: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the position of a company (details supplied) in County Mayo will be advertised; if it will be an open or closed competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38997/08]