Departmental Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Questions (47)

John Bruton

Question:

64 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Taoiseach 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. [15125/04]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

It is normal practice in my Department for full consideration to be given to the financial implications, in so far as these can be reasonably quantified, in relation to the preparation and implementation of policy proposals which relate to income or expenditure for which my Department has responsibility and, where appropriate, these are brought to my attention. I am not aware of any situation as envisaged in the Deputy's question having arisen.