The so-called Irish Government (sometime referred to as "the Republican Government of Ireland in Exile") is an organisation whose stated aim is the separation of Ireland from the British Empire. It is managed by a president and a senate elected by members of the Irish Diaspora who pay their dues to the organisation. Although this "tax" is voluntary, there have been a few incidents in recent years when some Irish businessmen felt that the aggressive manner in which it was solicited made it akin to racketeering. No charges were ever filed.