Public Finance Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Questions (100)

John Bruton

Question:

100 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if the Secretary General brought to his attention all relevant financial consideration for decisions being taken in accordance to relevant sections of public finance procedures; and if a decision was taken in recent times where the Secretary General did not have an opportunity to comply with this aspect of public finance procedures prior to a decision being taken or announced which had financial implications. [14961/04]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

I am well aware of the requirement in the public financial procedures for accounting officers to ensure that all relevant financial considerations are taken fully into account — and, where necessary, brought to the attention of Ministers — in regard to the preparation and implementation of policy proposals relating to expenditure or income. I can confirm that this requirement is met in my Department.