Law / policy, Ireland

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is preparing to assume its powers to make cy-près schemes in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published safer giving advice aimed at assisting the public in making informed choices about charitable donations and giving this Christmas.

Changes in Irish tax rules brought in in 2007 may be having the effect of reducing the amount of money which is donated to charity by high earners, according to a study undertaken by the Community Fou

Irish deputy prime minister, or Tanaiste, Eamon Gilmore has confirmed that the Government is considering selling off the National Lottery as part of its review of state assets.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published the names of all organisations in Northern Ireland to which its powers apply.

The Irish Tax Reform Group (ITRG) is inviting charities to sign up to a new code of practice which includes a donor's charter for fundraising.

Face-to-face fundraisers in Ireland will soon need a garda permit to stop pedestrians and ask for donations.

Ireland Air Ambulance (IAA), which was established to provide an air ambulance for Northern Ireland, has announced that it has ceased trading.

In a sign that the new Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is moving closer to full operation, the Commission has advertised eight new posts.

An advertisement in a Belfast newspaper in relation to a charitable legacy highlights the issues that arise when a legacy does not provide accurate and up to date details of the charity.