Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 142: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason charities regulation legislation is not part of the current legislative programme; when this legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4377/06]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress in regard to preparation of legislation to regulate charities; the date for the publication of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4426/06]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 143 together.

Preparation of the legislation to regulate the charities sector is progressing. The target date for publication of the Charities Regulation Bill 2006 remains spring-summer of this year, as previously indicated to the House.