New charity rules may include Mass card clampdown

New rules are coming into effect from next week to impose greater control on charities, as the board of Console meets to discuss outstanding payments to its staff.

New rules will come into effect from next week to impose greater control on charities - which could include a clampdown on Mass cards.

The Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald outlined the plans in the Dáil last night, and added she was deeply concerned by recent revelations about Console and other charities.