Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004
52 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the inquiries he has made on the efficacy of Údarás na Gaeltachta directors establishing a private company that conducts business with Údarás. [16830/04]
View answerI have already outlined to the Deputy the position in regard to companies established by Údarás na Gaeltachta whose directors are officials of Údarás in my replies to Questions Nos. 134 and 407 of the 27 April and 11 May 2004, respectively.
More generally, members and officials of Údarás na Gaeltachta must fulfil their duties in accordance with the provisions of the legislation governing the organisation and the principles set out in the code of practice for the governance of State bodies. In addition, members and senior officials are subject to the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. The provisions of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 also apply.
In accordance with its own internal procedures, it is incumbent on members and officials of Údarás to disassociate themselves from the decision-making process in any case where external business interests to which they are connected might influence the outcome. I am not aware of any instance which would indicate non-compliance with these procedures. However, if the Deputy has concerns about any particular case, I will be glad to make further inquiries in the matter and to assist in any way I can.
