Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
699. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Irish Greyhound Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21959/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraBord na gCon has submitted draft unaudited annual accounts for 2015 to my department in accordance with the requirements set down in the “Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies” and these are being examined by officials in my Department. The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) is currently finalising its audit of the 2015 accounts. Following the completion of the C&AG audit, the 2015 Annual Report and Accounts will be submitted by Bord na gCon to my Department for consideration, presented to Government for noting and laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. After these steps have been completed Bord na gCon can then proceed to publication.
