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The Charities Regulator

FOI Requests — 354 requests

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐033
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence and communications in all formats held by the Charities Regulator relating to the Irish Countrywomen's Association and the Irish Countrywomens Trust CLG. Date sought: 01/01/2023 ‐ 09/07/2024 (Also known as Irish Country Women's Association and incorporating AnGrianán, Termonfeckin. Irish Countrywomen's Trust CLG (registered number 16219) )

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-005
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence between the Ass. Principal Revenue Sports and Charity Unit) and in relation to the Victory Ireland Christina Fellowship between 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2014

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐025
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    all records (to include notes, documentation, emails, correspondence and/or any other information) created between 1 November 2002 to present, relating to all and any exchanges and/or discussions with the trustees of The Gort Museum Trust and the Bunratty Castle Ownership Trust.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐034
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence sent and received by Charities Regulator related to the Order of Malta, between 11th March 2023 and 2nd August 2023.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐031
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request records from 2019 to date relating to Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI, teni.ie) including: ‐ Correspondence with TENI ‐ Concerns and any other correspondence with 3rd parties ‐ Internal communications such as discussions, minutes, and memos

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐014
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    1. I request all correspondence and communications between the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and the Charities Regulator during the period 30/11/2022 and 3/5/2023 concerning the structure of and re‐structuring of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and The Countrywomen’s Trust CLG. 2. I request all internal communications within the Charities Regulator and communications with external persons or bodies, other than the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, during the period 1st January 2021 to 3rd May 2023 concerning the structure of and re‐structuring of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and The Countrywomen’s Trust CLG. 3. I request all correspondence between the Charities Regulator and the Revenue Commissioners or other external bodies concerning the Irish Countrywomen’s Association during the period 30th November 2022 to 3rd May 2023. 4. I request all correspondence between the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and the Charities Regulator from 30th November 2022 to 3rd May 2023 concerning the Constitution of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and concerning any amendments or proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐057
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act I request access to the following records: Any records relating to IT devices held by the Charities Regulator including current assets registers for IT devices; and A copy of the Charities Regulators ICT budgets for 2023 and 2024.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-044
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    1) The copy of notification from Charity Regulator (CR) to “registrar of companies” under Section 39(17) of Charities Act 2009 when Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre, Ireland (VHCCI) was registered as a charity. 2) Reply from “registrar of companies” to CR under Section 49 of Charities Act 2009 regarding VHCCI after request made under section 39(17). 3) Copy of VHCCI list of initial charity trustees under Section 39(5)(d) of Charity Act 2009. 3) any communications between CR and VHCCI regarding unaudited VHCCI accounts attached with Annual Report 4) Documentation on any communications between CR and VHCCI on why the “Total Expenditure” of VHCCI Annual Report 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 does not match the figure given in Annual Accounts. 5) All Trustee declarations 6) 2021 VHCCI Annual Report and its attachments submitted to Charity Regulator. 7) Documentation on communication between VHCCI and Charity Regulator on two sets of director loans in the attached accounts with Annual Reports 2020 and 2021. 8) All other communications between VHCCI and Charity Regulator from 1st February 2022 to date of the FOI Request. Of particular interest is any communications regarding three set of income / expenditure figures for 2020.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-054
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act I request the following records in relation to the Mayo Travellers Support Group: All correspondence that relate to any Board member/Trustee of the organisation being in a paid position within the charity.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐033
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    Correspondence sent and received between the Charities Regulator enforcement and compliance unit, (excluding correspondence related to late annual return filings), and charities, between 1st May and 1st August 2023.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-034
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    • All concerns and complaints , and the associated correspondence, relating to the Peter McVerry Trust since the 01/01/2025 and • all records in relation to the appointment of Tony O`Brien as the Chairperson of the Peter McVerry Trust.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐024
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    The Charities Regulator

    1) The names of external legal firms that have carried out works on behalf of the Charities Regulator in the years of 2021,2022 and to‐date in 2023 in tabular form. Please include the name and amount paid to each external legal firm 2) The names of external Accountants firms that have called out works on behalf of the Charities Regulator in the years of 2021,2022 and to‐date in 2023. Please include the names of external accountants firms and the amount paid to each firm for such works in tabular form.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐013
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    The Charities Regulator

    Táim ag iarriadh gach leagan den Phlean Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide, atá de dhualgas ag gach eagraíocht a bheith acu de réir an Acht Aeráide, le 1. Sonraí iomlán de gach Phleann a bhí agat ó dul‐i‐bhfeidhm an Achta 2. Dáta ar a foilsíodh gach Plean 3. Dáta ar a chuaigh gach Plean i bhfeidhm 4. An méid airgead, miondhealaithe de réir cúiseanna na gcoastas, a caitheadh ar chruthú agus ar chur i bhfeidhm gach Plean Translation: I am asking for all versions of the Climate Action Plan, which all organizations are required to have according to the Climate Act, to 1. Full details of all Plans you have had since the Act came into force 2. Date of publication of each Plan 3. Date each Plan came into force 4. The amount of money, broken down according to the reasons for the costs, spent on the creation and implementation of each Plan

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-053 Personal
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-034 Personal
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐020
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All corresponence including emails, letters and details of phone calls between Dogs Trust Ireland and the Charities Regulator between the 1st of January and the 31st of May 2023.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐021
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All records including correspondence between the charities regulator and the rehab group charity from 01/05/2022 ‐ 31/05/2023.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐022
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    Correspondence, communication and documentation in all formats with the Charities Regulator Authority to and from the Irish Countrywomen's Association and/or The Countrywomen's Trust C.L.G. between 24th January 2023 to 31st May 2023

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐023
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    a. A copy of the investigation report (including any appendices) b. Copies of all associated correspondence between the CRA and the charity in question. c. Copies of all associated correspondence between the CRA and any other statutory agency (including, but not necessarily limited to, Pobal, Department of Justice, and the HSE.) Timeframe for the request 01/01/2017 ‐ 31/12/2019

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-022
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    a copy of all correspondence, reports, audits, complaints, minutes etc between the Charities Regulator and the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) (www.teni.ie) between 16/10/2014 – 27/03/2025.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-028
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    A copy of the Charity Trustee Declaration for Deepak Inamdar covering the period from 30th September 2024 to 30th April 2025. This is for the Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20149666 (Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre, Ireland CLG).

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-021
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    • all correspondence between the Charities Regulator and Vision Ireland since January 1, 2023 regarding allegations around corporate governance, financial irregularities or internal matters within the organisation. • all files relating to any preliminary investigation into allegations around corporate governance, financial irregularities or internal matters within the organisation.

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐070
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Granted
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-043
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    (a) records which show the volume of investigations ('concerns') closed when an entity is engaging with the Charities Regulator with regard to the registration process, but before a decision has been taken on whether to grant charitable status (total volume by year for the last 5 years) (versus investigations ('concerns') closed after a decision has been taken on whether to grant charitable status, total volume by year for the last 5 years) (volume of decisions to grant versus decisions to refuse for all entities which had a concern closed before a decision was taken as to charitable status) (b) the procedure guide for the Compliance Team that investigate and close investigations ('concerns')

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐040
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    Any correspondence, including memos, letters and emails, between Charities Regulator and management/board at Down Syndrome Ireland (CHY6062) between 01/12/2022 and 31/08/2023 in relation to the governance of the charity. I also request any complaints, written or email, received in relation to Down Syndrome Ireland in the same period.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐019
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act I request all records relating to any concerns or complaints in regards to Kildare Wildlife Rescue between 01/01/2021 ‐ 30/05/2023.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-016
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    Copies of correspondence (including any attachments or supporting documentation) from the Regulation Office of the Housing Agency , sent to the Charities Regulatory Authority, regarding regulatory requirements of Approved Housing Bodies. The timeframe I am referring to is from 2017-2019.

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-027
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act 2014 I request a copy of all board minutes associated with Husky Rescue Ireland (RCN: 20150983) between 07/09/2020 – 16/11/2023 held by the Charities Regulator.

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    Granted in Full
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐012
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence between the Charities Regualator and the Meath Food Bank

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-038
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    Correspondence between the Co Mayo based charity Candle of Grace and the Charities Regulator, between 1st May and 29th September 2022.

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    Granted in full
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐039
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence between the Lisdoonvarna and Rooska Spa Wells Trust/ Lisdoonvarna Fáilte CLG and the Charities Regulator between 01/07/2023 – 30/08/2023.

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐026
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    An meid airgead a caitheadh ar earraí, ar sheirbhísí, ar bia nó ar eile ó na comhlachtaí seo a leanas: AXA Insurance, Puma, Carrefour, Caltex, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Chevron, RE/MAX, Texaco, AHAVA, sodastream, McDonalds, Domino's, Burger King, Papa John's, Wix. Translation: The amount of money spent on goods, services, food or other from the following companies: AXA Insurance, Puma, Carrefour, Caltex, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Chevron, RE/MAX, Texaco, AHAVA, sodastream, McDonalds , Domino's, Burger King, Papa John's, Wix.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐018
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    Please provide any and all records pertaining to the application for charitable status by Tiggy's Trust.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-026
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence between the Charities Regulator and The Al Maktoum Foundation (CHY: 20036027) between the 01/01/2024 - 28/04/2025 including complaints and concerns raised by third parties.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-012 Personal
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐011
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    All correspondence between the Charities Regulator and the Irish Countrywomans Association RCN: 20006730 between the 01/01/2024 ‐ 28/02/2024.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐004
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    the Annual Reports and financial statements submitted to the Charities Regulator by the European Institute of Women's Health. The Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20035167.

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-059
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act 2014 I request the following records in relation to St Patricks Cathedral (RCN: 20206551): • All records and attachments submitted by the charity as part of their 2024 annual return process • All records relating to the decoupling process referenced in the 2024 Annual Report (page 03 Administrators Report).

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-047
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    FOI Request Colaiste Na Mumhan-Rathpeacain Registration Number 20012137 Please provide me any available information under FOI related to the above charity, which has become available since 20/12/2024 up until the present date, especially with reference the Trustees, or changes of Trustees

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐038
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request all records (to include notes, documentation, emails, correspondence and/or any other information) created, sent or received between DD/MM/YYYY and DD/MM/YYYY, relating to Gianna Care Limited.

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    Granted in full
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐026 Mixed
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2022-018
    Requester Type
    The Charities Regulator

    Requested that a search be carried out for any “Declaration of Trust” documents on file in relation to The National League of the Blind of Ireland Trust

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    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-033
    Requester Type Business/Interest Group
    The Charities Regulator

    1. Details of the ICT budget and planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current financial year (2025/26). 2. Documentation outlining planned ICT procurements for FY 2025/26, including (but not limited to) hardware, software, ICT maintenance agreements, and related services.

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    Withdrawn
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-025
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Refused
    Request Reference CRA-FOI-2025-011
    Requester Type Oireachtas
    The Charities Regulator

    • A register of all vacant properties owned by your organisation. Including detail on the physical condition of each property, how long each property has been vacant, the reasoning for why each property is vacant, and the monetary value of each property. • A register of all undeveloped land owned by your organisation. Including detail on the physical condition of each plot of land, how long each plot has been vacant, the reasoning for why each plot is vacant, and the monetary value of each plot.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐010
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    I request all correspondence between the Peter McVerry Trust and the Charities Regulator from the 01/01/2024 ‐ 27/02/2024.

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐003
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    1. Any ork iall correispofndhencfel l(inciludiing, emalil, tdeixt/ mesisage, hwhats ahppl,d bbriefhing/update nfotes regdisiterehd post etc) between Scouting Ireland and the Charities Regulator. 2. All internal correspondence/briefing notes/meeting minutes regarding Scouting Ireland. 3. Any or all correspondence (including, email, text message, whats app, briefing/update notes, registered post etc) between the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the Charities Regulator regarding Scouting Ireland. 4. Any or all emails/phone records of contact with Ms. Orla Corrigan (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth) and the Charities Regulator. 5. Any correspondence from the members of the Public/Citizens/Scout Leaders regarding Scouting Ireland. 6. Any or all correspondence/briefing papers internally within the CRA regarding the conduct of Authority Members and Officers of the CRA. Please note that dates of this request are the 1st of November 2023 to the 25th of January 2024

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    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐068
    Requester Type Journalist
    The Charities Regulator

    Correspondence between the regulator and Scouting Ireland, including correspondence between CRA and directors of SI, between 1st February and 1st May 2022.

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    Part Granted
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2024‐052
    Requester Type Other
    The Charities Regulator

    N/A

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    Part Granted
    Request Reference CRA‐FOI‐2023‐046
    Requester Type Client
    The Charities Regulator

    Under section 12 of the FOI Act 2014 I request all records relating to Down Syndrome Ireland (RCN 20010164) and the maintenance and insurance of a property, Rush House, Rush Harbour from January 2021 to present.