Departmental Funding.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2006

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Questions (73)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

71 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the nature and extent of the inquiry being carried out by her Department into the disbursement of significant funds by a deceased former employee of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25934/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The matter referred to by the Deputy is the subject of an ongoing Garda inquiry. In addition, my Department's internal audit unit is conducting a full investigation into the issue. When the investigation has concluded, I expect to be in a position to comment further.