Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
377. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the appointment of the Secretary General of his Department to a position on the board of an organisation (details supplied); his views on the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19792/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that the Secretary General of my Department did consult with me prior to accepting a non-Executive Director position at this sporting organisation.
Requirements for the management of grant funding provided from public money issued in the form of a DPER Circular 13/2014 – Management and Accountability for Grants from Exchequer Funds. This Circular outlines the public financial management principles, procedures, and additional reporting requirements to be followed in the management of grant funding provided from public money. The fundamental principle is that there should be transparency and accountability in the management of public money, in line with economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The provisions of the Circular apply to the movement of funds from a Vote to an outside body, and to any/all onward movements of that funding. The objective is to ensure that all Exchequer funds, regardless of the method of distribution, are accounted for and properly managed.
