Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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603. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the remaining sections of the Charities Act 2009 will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42464/18]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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The Charities Regulatory Authority (“the Charities Regulator”) was established on 16 October, 2014 pursuant to the Charities Act 2009. Responsibility for the oversight of the Regulator transferred to my Department on its establishment in July 2017.

The general function of the Regulator is to regulate charitable organisations operating in Ireland, in order to increase public trust and confidence in their management and administration. Under the Charities Act, 2009, the Charities Regulator is fully independent in the performance of its statutory functions.

My officials continue to liaise with the Charities Regulator to review the operation of the legislation to ensure that it is operating effectively. In 2017, on foot of public consultation, the Regulator proposed amendments to the Charities Act 2009 in order to ensure consistency and fairness in the accounting and reporting obligations of charities.

My Department is working with the Regulator to consider these amendments and consideration of the remaining sections of the 2009 Act will also be undertaken as part of this process.