asked the Minister for Finance if it is in order for the Accounting Officer of a Government Department to be chairman of a State-sponsored body which is funded by the same Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Chairmanship of State-Sponsored Body.
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It is fully in order for an Accounting Officer to be chairman of a State-sponsored body which is funded by his Department. There is nothing in the functions of an Accounting Officer which would debar him from holding such a position.