Banking Sector Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Ceisteanna (298)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

298. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the work known as Project Atlas conducted by PwC on certain banking issues; the persons who paid for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21410/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I have been informed by the Central Bank that the Financial Regulator engaged PwC in September 2008 to conduct work on certain banking issues, known as Project Atlas. The total cost of Project Atlas was €3,794,967, of which €3,601,367 was recouped from the banks.