Departmental Bodies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2012

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Ceisteanna (260)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

314 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will issue a specific document (details supplied). [6388/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

The Local Government Audit Service is responsible for external audits of local authorities and gives an audit opinion on the annual financial statement as prepared by an authority. The auditor, who is independent in the exercise of professional functions, may also issue a separate report on any matter or matters arising from the statutory audit. Audited information in relation to the accounts of Fermoy Town Council is not yet available for 2010. The audit of the 2010 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) of all local authorities is scheduled for completion by 31 March 2012.