Public Finance Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Ceisteanna (154)

John Bruton

Ceist:

154 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the Secretary General brought to his attention all relevant financial consideration for decisions being taken in accordance to relevant sections of public finance procedures; and if a decision was taken in recent times where the Secretary General did not have an opportunity to comply with this aspect of public finance procedures prior to a decision being taken or announced which had financial implications. [14965/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

Through meetings of the management advisory committee, I review on a regular basis with senior management of my Department all ongoing programmes and possible future activities. As required in public financial procedures, the Secretary General and officials of my Department provide me with full and comprehensive briefing, including relevant financial considerations, in relation to the preparation and implementation of policy proposals relating to expenditure.