# European Court of Auditors

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Airline passenger rights 'not protected' in the EU during pandemic, report says

A report from the European Court of Auditors said many passengers were forced to accept vouchers for cancelled flights.

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Jun 29th 2021, 6:58 PM

# slow clap

Cash for underused airports and farms used for motocross: How the EU wasted billions

The EU’s financial watchdog said the ‘error rate’ for spending was over 4% of the union’s budget.

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Nov 10th 2015, 9:56 AM

# CAP

EU Commission seeks return of €57m in farm support payments

European Court of Auditors says Commission did not properly supervise Member States in the calculation of CAP entitlements.

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Jul 10th 2014, 6:30 AM

# EU Accounts

Auditors report €5 billion 'material errors' in EU accounts

The European Court of Auditors says the ‘overwhelming’ majority of payments were error-free, and formally approves the 2011 accounts.

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Nov 6th 2012, 5:21 PM

# Secretary General

Kevin Cardiff's Department of Finance successor named

The department’s Second Secretary is stepping up to the top post following Cardiff’s appointment to the European Court of Auditors.

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Mar 6th 2012, 6:17 PM

# Court of Auditors

Kevin Cardiff takes up Court of Auditors post today

Former Dept of Finance official’s new role carries a renewable term of six years and a basic salary of €229,000.

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Mar 1st 2012, 12:00 PM

# EU Budget

Three countries refuse to sign off on EU accounts for 2010

The UK, Sweden and the Netherlands refused to sign off after the European Court of Auditors reported accounting errors.

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Feb 22nd 2012, 9:37 AM

# Court of Auditors

MEPs approve Kevin Cardiff's nomination to Court of Auditors

The European Parliament has this morning approved the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors.

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Dec 13th 2011, 11:27 AM

# Court of Auditors

MEPs set to vote on Cardiff's nomination for Court of Auditors job

The European Parliament’s plenary session will vote in Strasbourg this morning, and is expected to back Cardiff’s candidacy.

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Dec 13th 2011, 7:53 AM

# Court of Auditors

Largest MEP grouping confirms backing for Kevin Cardiff nomination

The European People’s Party, the largest group of MEPs, will vote in favour of Cardiff’s nomination to the European Court of Auditors.

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Dec 12th 2011, 4:25 PM

# Kevin Cardiff

Cardiff off the agenda at European and Irish committee meetings

Neither the Oireachtas committee on EU Affairs, and the EU Budgetary Control Committee, are due to discuss the Kevin Cardiff situation at today’s meetings.

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Nov 29th 2011, 10:27 AM

# Kevin Cardiff

Government likely to get second chance on Cardiff nomination

European Parliament rules mean the full plenary vote now cannot give Kevin Cardiff the EU job – opening the door for a second nominee.

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Nov 27th 2011, 8:15 AM

# Court of Auditors

German MEP 'felt sympathy' for O'Shea after reading email

German MEP Jens Geier also says it remains unclear as to whether the European Parliament can still seal Kevin Cardiff’s fate – due to confusions over voting procedures.

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Nov 25th 2011, 4:46 PM

# Court of Auditors

TDs seek urgent meeting with MEPs over Cardiff vote

TDs ask for a meeting to discuss Eoin O’Shea’s emails – as an influential MEP calls for a second meeting on Kevin Cardiff.

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Nov 25th 2011, 10:05 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories as well as all the bits and pieces you may have missed.

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Nov 24th 2011, 7:34 PM

# In Numbers

In numbers: why you'd want to be on the EU Court of Auditors

You might have to move to Luxembourg, but the pay and expenses regime would more than make up for the inconvenience…

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Nov 24th 2011, 3:46 PM

# Eoin O'Shea

Irish rep on Court of Auditors: I emailed MEPs to lobby against Cardiff

Eoin O’Shea admits to emailing two influential MEPs on the Budgetary Control Committee advising against Kevin Cardiff’s appointment.

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Nov 24th 2011, 2:14 PM

# Dáil Éireann

Gilmore: Kevin Cardiff 'remains the government nominee' for EU job

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore defends the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors – and stands by his man.

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Nov 24th 2011, 11:49 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am: How do you solve a problem like Kevin Cardiff? How do ministers claim a little-known €3,500 tax rebate? And what is the USA’s top export?

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Nov 24th 2011, 8:29 AM

# Kevin Cardiff

Irish MEPs divided on Kevin Cardiff's rejection by EU committee

The Government will meet today to discuss the fallout from yesterday’s vote.

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Nov 24th 2011, 8:18 AM

# Kevin Cardiff

Kevin Cardiff still in with chance of EU job: De Rossa

It’s not over yet, as committee rapparteur plans to recommend acceptance of Cardiff’s nomination.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 8:44 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 7:24 PM

# Kevin Cardiff

Cardiff could go back to old job - but has one day to apply

The post of Secretary-General at the Department of Finance requires “effective management” and “excellent co-ordination” with key agencies such as… the NTMA.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 6:17 PM