Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
983. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the findings of her Department's audit into the activation and family support programme as leaked in the media; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12648/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe role of Internal Audit is to review the Department’s operations on a scheduled basis and to report to senior management on any issues arising. This is an ongoing part of corporate governance within the Department to ensure that internal controls are in place and are working.
When internal audit reports identify issues and make recommendations to correct deficiencies or improve processes, these are considered by senior management and appropriate actions are taken. In this case we can confirm that the recommendations made in the report have been implemented. The review of the AFSP does not give rise to concerns in respect of other programmes.
I wish to correct the Deputy’s statement that the report was leaked. The report was provided to the media in the normal course following a Freedom of Information request.
Internal audit reports are regularly subject to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
