Local Authority Finances

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (621)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Question:

621. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to have all local authority accounts audited in relation to the multiplicity of allowances available therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57769/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

All local authorities are required to prepare and publish a financial statement in respect of each financial year. These financial statements are audited by the Local Government Audit Service which provides an independent and professional public sector audit service for the Local Government sector.