Press release
Minister Humphreys announces 3 appointments to the Charities Regulator
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced the appointment of three Ordinary Members to the Charities Regulator.
The Charities Regulator is the State organisation responsible for registering and regulating all of Ireland’s charities, with the mandate to promote good governance practice.
The Minister welcomed the appointment of the new Board members, who were selected following an open competition through the Public Appointments Service (PAS).
The following new members have been appointed to the Authority:
Making the announcement, Minister Humphreys said:
“I would like to congratulate the newly-appointed members, who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their contribution to the integral work of the Charities Regulator. I would like to take this opportunity to also thank those departing members, who have played an important role in the significant progress made by the Regulator in recent years.
“With over 11,500 charities on the Charities Register, the work of the Regulator is vitally important. I have no doubt that the board will continue its essential work in building public trust and confidence in our charity sector.”
The Charities Regulator was established in October 2014 pursuant to the Charities Act 2009. The Regulator is the State organisation responsible for registering and regulating all of Ireland’s charities.
The Charities Regulator operates under the aegis of the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The Charities Regulator now comprises of 7 men and 6 women as follows: