Committee of Public Accounts to discuss C&AG’s accounts and report for Office of Public Works

Chaired by Deputy Brian Stanley, the meeting at 4.30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will hear from the C&AG, Seamus McCarthy, followed by OPW Chairman Maurice Buckley and officials.

The accounts and report to be examined are:

• C&AG Appropriation Account 2019 Vote 13 (Office of Public Works);
• C&AG 2018 report – Chapter 6: Expenditure under a maintenance contract.

Deputy Stanley said: “The OPW is responsible for maintaining more than 2,300 properties across the country, many of which are occupied by Government departments and other State bodies. The Committee looks forward to engaging with the officials from the OPW on its accounts and related matters.”

The PAC is a standing committee of Dáil Éireann which focuses on ensuring public services are run efficiently and achieve value for money.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.