Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 16 Oct 1991

Vol. 411 No. 1

Written Answers. - Semi-State Companies Audit System.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

282 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Energy if, in respect of each semi-State company responsible to his Department, he will outline (a) the type of internal audit system which has been established, (b) when it commenced to function, (c) the way in which it functions and (d) to whom it reports; whether he has satisfied himself that the system combines the necessary elements of scrutiny and managerial autonomy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Energy (Mr. Molloy)

The details of the individual internal audit systems are part of the day-to-day administration for these companies and accordingly, are matters for which the boards of these companies are directly responsible.

In these circumstances I do not propose commenting on the details requested by the Deputy.