Public Finance Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Questions (224)

John Bruton

Question:

224 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Secretary General drew his attention to all of the relevant financial considerations for decision being taken in accordance with sections of the public finance procedures; and if a decision was taken in recent times where his 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. [14972/04]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

I presume that the Deputy is referring to the public financial procedures published by the Department of Finance. Section A5.5 states: An accounting officer should ensure that all relevant financial considerations are taken fully into account, and where necessary brought to the attention of Ministers, in relation to the preparation and implementation of policy proposals relating to expenditure or income for which he or she is accounting officer.

I am satisfied that my Department's accounting officer carried out his duty.