Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2021 Appropriation Accounts for Department of Justice

The meeting at 9.30am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will be joined by the C&AG, Seamus McCarthy, and officials from the Department of Justice, led by the Secretary General, Oonagh McPhillips, who is the accountable person to the PAC.

The afternoon session, beginning at 1.30pm, will consider correspondence and other business of the Committee.

PAC Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Stanley said: “The Department of Justice has overall responsibility for public policy and administration concerning criminal and civil justice, national security, equality, disability, and human rights issues. The Department’s overall expenditure during 2021 was €467 million.

“Areas of interest to the Committee include the Immigrant Investor Programme, expenditure and governance in relation to the International Protection assessment process, and funding and governance for domestic violence refuge centres. The Committee looks forward to examining these topics and related matters with Ms McPhillips and her colleagues.”

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

PAC is a standing committee of Dáil Éireann which focuses on ensuring public services are run efficiently and achieve value for money. Further information on the role and remit of the Committee can be found here.

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