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Buddhist Centre deny penalising ex chair over alleged tax concerns
Summary
The directors of the Sunyata Retreat Centre CLG in Co Clare deny that former chair Jan Ebbs was removed from the board in 2023 because she raised concerns about the charity's tax affairs and employment law compliance. The centre says it has always been tax‑compliant, citing an audit by the Revenue Commissioners that confirmed no further liability would be pursued. Ms Ebbs, who was voted off the board in late 2022, has filed complaints under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and the Charities Act 2009 alleging that the directors penalised her for voicing concerns about the lack of a written contract for an employee, missing PRSI contributions and the charity's "taxation governance." In a preliminary hearing, the board's spokesperson said no director recalled any phone call or in‑person conversation with Ms Ebbs about her alleged protected disclosures.
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What: Report matter: Buddhist Centre deny penalising ex chair over alleged tax concerns. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2023 Incident
- December 2023 Other
- 15 June Adjournment
- 2024-04-15 Publication
Why: The directors of a Co Clare Buddhist centre have denied an allegation by its former chairperson that they ousted her from its board last year because she voiced concerns about its tax affairs and compliance with employment law. CNI source report
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Outcome: He adjourned the case pending the scheduling of an in-person hearing in Ennis, Co Clare, no earlier than 15 June.
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