Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Minister, Deputy Noonan, mentioned in the recent budget day speech, he has asked his officials to engage again with the working group the Senator referred to with a view to reviewing the options available to provide compensation to charities as regards the burden of VAT while being mindful of fiscal constraints. I understand officials have already met with the Charities Institute Ireland in this regard. I ask the Senator to withdraw the recommendation and I will bring forward a report on the issue, which he will make available to the Senator on completion.