The CEO of Barnardos says the head of the new Charity watchdog should not be appointed by a Government Minister.

Fergus Finlay was commenting after Justice Minister Alan Shatter yesterday announced that an official from his own Department - Úna Ní Dhubhghaill - would lead the new body.

It's hoped the Charity Regulator Authority will be fully established by the end of the year - and will ensure greater transparency in a sector reeling from the top-ups controversy.

Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay was speaking on Newstalk Breakfast. He has welcomed Úna Ní Dhubhghaill's appointment - but says Ministers shouldn't have the final say in who runs the new body: