Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 16 Oct 1991

Vol. 411 No. 1

Written Answers. - Semi-State Companies Audit System.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

587 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education if, in respect of each semi-State company responsible to her Department, she 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 she has satisfied herself that the system combines the necessary elements of scrutiny and managerial autonomy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Mrs. O'Rourke)

There are no semi-State companies operating under the aegis of my Department. There are however a number of statutory bodies which are funded through my Department, and their accounts are subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General.