Public Finance Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Questions (215)

John Bruton

Question:

215 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Secretary General drew his attention to all of the relevant financial considerations 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 that had financial implications. [14969/04]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

I receive advice from him on its work generally including, where relevant, advice on financial matters. My Department complies with public financial procedures issued by the Department of Finance.