State Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Questions (261)

Noel Grealish

Question:

261. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the State agencies, organisations or boards under the responsibility of her Department or that receive funding from her Department that have been charged interest for savings on deposit in Irish banks since negative interest rates were introduced; the amount of interest that has been charged to each State agency, organisation or board; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33322/21]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

As Minister, I have responsibility for the governance of agencies and bodies under the aegis of my Department to ensure full compliance on the reporting requirements under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies and the governance functions included in the legislative and regulatory frameworks for each of the respective bodies. The issue to which the Deputy refers is an operational matter for the bodies under the aegis of the Department. Financial details for the agencies and bodies for the year 2020 will be set out in their Annual Report and Accounts when published.