With the permission of the Ceann Chomhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 316 and 325 together.
I have seen the article referred to.
I have already informed the House that the audit of the accounts for the year 1979 has commenced and given my assurance that every effort will be made to present the annual report and accounts as early as possible. However, it would be a practical impossibility to have the accounts audited and the report printed and presented to the House by 31 July 1980.
The Minister for Finance has requested that the accounts, as distinct from the printed annual report and accounts, should be presented to me not later than 30 June in any year. It will not be possible to meet that deadline this year.
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