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Charity Appeals Tribunal
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The Charity Appeals Tribunal is a statutory body established with effect from 1 August 2016.
The function of the tribunal is to hear and adjudicate on appeals against certain decisions of the Charities Regulator, under Section 45 of the Charities Act 2009. The Tribunal is independent in the performance of its statutory functions.
Section 79 of the Charities Act provides that the tribunal may make its own rules of procedure (with the approval of the Minister for Rural and Community Development).
The department will provide secretariat support to the appeals tribunal.
Charity Appeals Tribunal (Charities Act 2009) Rules 2018, SI No. 209 of 2018
- Mr Pat O’Connor – Chairperson
- Carol Fawsitt
- Bill Holohan
- Karen Horgan
- Nuala E. Dockry
To lodge an appeal against a decision of the Charities Regulator, download the application form below.
Charity Appeals Tribunal Application Form
Application form to submit a complaint through the Charity Appeals Tribunal.
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Determination of Appeal CAT2023-001 (National Parents Council Primary)
Appeal of National Parents Council Primary against a decision of the Regulator, refusing consent to change of name to National Parents Council. Hearing date, 12 July 2023.
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Notification regarding Appeal CAT2023-002 (Dublin Cycling Campaign)
Notice regarding Appeal Reference: CAT2023-002
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Determination of Appeal CAT2023-003 (Irish Soup Kitchen)
Appeal of the Irish Soup Kitchen Centres CLG against a decision of the Regulator, refusing its application to be registered in the Register of Charities. Hearing date, 27th March 2024.
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Cinneadh Achomhairc Uimhir Thagartha an Bhinse: CAT2023-004(Cumann Barra Na Gaeilge)
Achomharc ag Cumann Barra na Gaeilge i gcoinne chinneadh an Rialálaí Carthanas diúltú don iarratas lena chlárú sa Chlár Carthanas. Dáta na héisteachta an 15 agus an 16 Bealtaine 2024
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Determination of Appeal Tribunal Reference Number: CAT2023-004 (Cumann Barra Na Gaeilge)
Appeal of Cumann Barra Na Gaeilge against the decision of the Charities Regulator, refusing the application to be registered in the Register of Charities. Hearing date, 15th and 16th of May 2024
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