Departmental Contingency Planning

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Ceisteanna (201)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

201. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of funds set aside on an annual basis for contingent liability for the past ten years to date in 2018; the way in which it is determined the amount that is forecast to be needed for contingent liability; if he carries out an actuary analysis for budgeting current and future contingent liability; if he conducts a risk assessment in the context of contingent liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20064/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to inform the Deputy that as my Department, along with all other Government Departments, prepares accounts on a cash as opposed to an accruals basis, the issue of contingencies or contingent liabilities does not arise. Where it is envisaged that there may be a future requirement for additional funding to meet an emerging need, representations are made to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as part of the estimates process.