Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
394. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to grant the Comptroller and Auditor General the remit to audit Irish Water in view of the fact that the utility company is in receipt of public funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33194/18]
View answer395. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a provision will be made that Irish Water be required to report as required to the Comptroller and Auditor General and to be amenable to all reporting guidelines and inspection and audit powers of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General as provided for in the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993 in view of the fact that it receives public funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33259/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together.
A potential role for the Comptroller and Auditor General in relation to Irish Water is currently being examined by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Officials in my Department, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, are considering the broad issues arising from a potential role of the Comptroller and Auditor General and have sought legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General. My Department will continue to engage with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on this issue.
