Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2012
33. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding the overpayment of expenses to a person (details supplied) by the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, if he will confirm the amount the person was overpaid and if this money has been returned to the Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45199/12]
View answerI have previously responded to questions from the deputy on this matter, on 12 January 2012 and on 14 December and 29 September 2011.
The Deputy is aware that the Company arranged for an external audit of various allegations published in the national press, including that of alleged overpayment of expenses, and that this review found those allegations were false. A copy of that audit review was sent to the Deputy and also laid before the Houses for information.
Notwithstanding the false nature of the allegations, I informed the Deputy in previous replies on the matter that it was my understanding from the Company that agreement had been reached with the individual in question regarding the repayment of certain flight expenses.
I understand that the Company is engaged in on-going correspondence regarding the matter with the individual who, since June of this year, is no longer a director of the Company.
