Michael Meegan

House of Lords written question – answered at on 7 June 2010.

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Photo of Lord Rea Lord Rea Labour

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will investigate the fundraising activities in the United Kingdom of Michael Meegan and his charity ICROSS in light of the allegations of sexual and financial impropriety published in the Irish Mail on Sunday.

Photo of Lord Taylor of Holbeach Lord Taylor of Holbeach Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the Charity Commission. I have asked the Commission to reply.

Letter from Kenneth Dibble, Executive Director, Legal Services and Compliance, Charity Commission, to Lord Rea, dated 28 May 2010.

In the absence of the Chief Executive of the Charity Commission, I have been asked to respond to your Parliamentary Question on whether Her Majesty's Government will investigate the fundraising activities in the United Kingdom of Michael Meegan and his charity ICROSS in light of the allegations of sexual and financial impropriety published in the Irish Mail on Sunday (HL70).

I can confirm the Charity Commission is aware of the allegations published in the newspaper.

There are, however, a number of ICROSS organisations. ICROSS UK (registration number 1105400) is a charity on the Register of Charities for England and Wales and so falls within the jurisdiction of the Charity Commission. Our understanding is that the charity ICROSS UK is no longer operating and was dissolved at Companies House in April 2010. However, to be satisfied that there are no regulatory concerns we are in the process of confirming that this is the case and whether the remaining funds have been applied for charitable purposes.

Michael Meegan is a trustee of another registered charity in England and Wales, New World International (registration number 1126542). We are currently engaging with the charity to ascertain if there are any regulatory concerns.

Whilst the regulatory compliance case is ongoing, the Commission is unable to share any further information. However, at the conclusion of the investigation, I will inform you of our findings.

I hope this is helpful.

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