Charity Appeals Tribunal
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From: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
- Published on: 28 November 2018
- Last updated on: 12 January 2026
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
Charity Appeals Tribunal Membership
- Mr Patrick 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.
