Departmental Bodies

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (1205)

Bríd Smith

Question:

1205. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the €112,000 debt write-off facilitated by SOLAS to a charity (details supplied); if such was discussed by SOLAS with his Department; if any concerns were raised on the matter; if he believes there should be a Garda investigation both into the collection of the funds by a charity in Waterford from two educational training boards and the spending of moneys by the charity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20544/22]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

My Department is considering a request to write off the amounts paid by two ETBs to the Waterford company concerned and I am aware that the Gardaí were conducting an assessment following a potential Disclosure at the relevant company. My Department has engaged with SOLAS in relation to the request and is currently seeking legal advice in relation to this matter.

Question No. 1206 answered with Question No. 1190.