Public Finance Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Ceisteanna (79)

John Bruton

Ceist:

79 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the Secretary General brought to his attention all relevant financial considerations for decisions being taken in accordance with 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. [14960/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

All relevant financial considerations are taken into account in the preparation and implementation of policy proposals in the Department of Agriculture and Food as a matter of normal and ongoing practice. Where appropriate, these issues are drawn to my attention in accordance with public financial procedures. This has been the case with regard to decisions taken in recent times.