Irish NGOs Welcome Plans to Establish Independent Charities Regulator

The 50 NGOs that make up the Dóchas network today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter TD, that the long-awaited  Charities Regulatory Authority will be appointed by the end of February. Commenting on the announcement, Hans Zomer, Director of Dóchas, the Irish Association of Development NGOs, said:

“We welcome the Minister’s plans to finally establish an independent Charities Regulatory Authority. This is an opportunity to strengthen the sector and reinforce the crucial role in society that the sector provides.” [Read more…]