State Bodies Code of Conduct

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2014

Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Ceisteanna (298)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

298. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to require organisations other than State bodies who receive significant sums from the Exchequer to abide by some of the provisions of the code of practice for the governance of State bodies such as a requirement to disclose in their annual reports the remuneration and fees paid to executive and non-executive directors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26050/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies is a document specifically for State Bodies taking account of their legal status and their reporting relationship with the Oireachtas, their sponsoring Minister and Department. The Code is currently under review by my Department.

In addition to this review, my Department, in a joint working group with the Comptroller and Auditor General, is reviewing the principles and procedures which apply to the management of and accountability for Exchequer grant funding. This includes Exchequer funding to all grantees, State Bodies or otherwise and will address, amongst other things, the issue of reporting requirements.