Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2022
274. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if audits and checks have been carried out in relation to housing grants given to a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7184/22]
View answerThe function of the Local Government Audit Service is to complete the audits of all local authorities annual financial statements, including that of Mayo County Council, using a structured audit methodology in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice and related guidelines. Local Government Auditors are independent in the performance of their duties and it is a matter for each auditor to decide what matters to review. Any material matters arising would be referred to in the audit report and all audit reports are published on my Department’s website.
