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# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 28 November, 2019
'A mess from start to finish': PAC says someone must be held responsible for Oireachtas printer controversy
The overall cost of the project is €1.8 million, the committee heard today.
Oireachtas printer: Requirements 'neither understood nor examined' at critical stages, report finds
The printer – which is yet to be operational – has caused controversy after it emerged it cost just over €800,000.
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Some contractor claims for new children's hospital not under board's control, committee to hear
The fact some measures of the project remain uncosted is ‘laughable’ says Labour’s Alan Kelly.
# public-accounts-committee - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Old Oireachtas printers not eco-friendly, case for new controversial printer argued
The purchase of the printer is due to be discussed by the Public Accounts Committee later this week.
This is the model of printing press that's causing all the hassle for the Oireachtas
Structural works were needed at Leinster House to ensure the printer fit correctly in the building.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 14 November, 2019
'Gross mismanagement': NTA paying agency workers twice what it pays its own permanent staff
The average wage an agency worker is paid is nearly €140,000.
# public-accounts-committee - Monday 30 September, 2019
PAC 'concerned' that OPW building maintenance spending jumped from expected €9m to €39.4m
This follows the publication of the 2018 annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) today.
# public-accounts-committee - Sunday 9 June, 2019
Ceann Comhairle apologises to Angela Kerins over PAC treatment
In March the Supreme Court ruled the PAC acted unlawfully in its questioning of the former Rehab CEO.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 16 May, 2019
HSE 'made eejits of' Government by appointing PwC to review National Children's Hospital costs
The firm was found to have ‘high level’ input into a decision to continue with constructing the project last year.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Commissioner says €22m for 'parading time' is drain on garda overtime budget
The Garda Commissioner is appearing before the Oireachtas Public Accounts committee for the first time today.
# public-accounts-committee - Friday 12 April, 2019
Uefa 'aware' of decision to withdraw State funding from the FAI
Sport Ireland announced on Tuesday that they were to cease providing grants to Irish football.
'We’ve about 50 clubs back - it’s not positive': Leinster clubs voice their concerns over FAI board
Leinster Senior League chairman David Moran has called on the FAI to restore the public’s confidence in the organisation.
# public-accounts-committee - Friday 29 March, 2019
Over €100k paid out in compensation to two families of prisoners who died from self-inflicted injuries
That’s according to documents provided to the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
Supreme Court finds PAC acted 'significantly' outside remit in questioning of former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins
Angela Kerins had sought damages from the PAC following a 2014 hearing. The case has been adjourned until April.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 21 February, 2019
Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board boss 'co-operating' with gardaí after Naas office raid
The raid followed on from the publication of the C&AG audit of the financial statements of the organisation.
# public-accounts-committee - Friday 15 February, 2019
'Mind-boggling': Department can't say whether payments to firm were for surveillance of prison staff
The prison service paid two private security companies over a two-year period.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 31 January, 2019
National Children's Hospital Project 'highly unlikely’ to come in under €2 billion
The Secretary General of the HSE is unable to confirm that the cost will be below €2 billion
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Investigation into claims of 'unauthorised surveillance' in Irish prisons to finish in February
The examination of claims by a prison officer was ordered by the Justice Minister in November.
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 5 December, 2018
State spent over €1m renting Brussels embassy last year, as PAC questions value-for-money
Committee concerned about State renting buildings long-term rather than buying.
# public-accounts-committee - Friday 30 November, 2018
Private companies getting €3,718 for every jobseeker that makes it through the State's Jobpath scheme
How much the companies got paid per person has been shrouded in secrecy since the roll out of the programme.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 8 November, 2018
Harris on the defensive after judge criticises doctor recruitment process
“I note that the interview panel described the respondent as ‘eager to work and learn’. But learn at whose expense?” the judge said.
# public-accounts-committee - Saturday 29 September, 2018
New report shows that 83 of Ireland's wealthiest people pay lower rate of income tax than average worker
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee said people would be “shocked” by the report.
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 26 September, 2018
'A cynical political attack': Ministers hit out at questioning over €317,000 President's allowance
Questions surrounding the payment were raised at the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.
# public-accounts-committee - Tuesday 25 September, 2018
Explainer: Why examining presidential expenses could be a problem
A number of people have argued that the move by the PAC is unconstitutional.
# public-accounts-committee - Friday 21 September, 2018
Poll: Should there be an Áras costs inquiry before the presidential election?
The total breakdown of Áras costs isn’t publicly available; but some have said that the timing of an inquiry is “politically motivated”.
# public-accounts-committee - Saturday 28 July, 2018
Watchdog still in talks with gardaí over members' compliance with ethics laws
SIPO is to develop ‘standards of best practice’ for public bodies to ensure they communicate to employees about disclosing their interests.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 21 June, 2018
A missed wedding and missed phone calls: Passport Office apologises for delays
It is “a matter of immense frustration” for staff that it’s taking longer than planned to process some applications, the Public Accounts Committee has been told.
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
'I don't want my death to be in vain': Watch Vicky Phelan's powerful PAC speech
Vicky said CervicalCheck and her gynaecologist spent 15 months arguing over whose responsibility it was to tell her about a HSE audit.
# public-accounts-committee - Tuesday 15 May, 2018
Expert leading CervicalCheck inquiry concerned about 'fevered atmosphere'
Meanwhile, Health Minister Simon Harris has received government approval for the drafting of a Bill to establish an independent board for the HSE.
# public-accounts-committee - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
Committee raises stigmatisation concerns over the use of 'welfare cheats' term in department campaign
The Public Accounts Committee also raised concerns about the use of “fraud” in department material.
# public-accounts-committee - Monday 26 March, 2018
Public servants in shared system overpaid an estimated €3.7 million last year
The National Shared Services Office provides payroll services to 124,600 public servants.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 30 November, 2017
The government isn't saying when the €13 billion from Apple will be recovered
Collecting the money requires a “bespoke solution”, a top official said.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 23 November, 2017
Dublin's most senior garda says reopening Stepaside station not his top priority
Pat Leahy said that in terms of personnel allocation, there are other areas of Dublin that he would wish to prioritise.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 16 November, 2017
Ice sculpture among expenses as Department of Education spent €13k on retirement party
The Public Accounts Committee asked about the costs involved for the retirement party of the president of Cork IT.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 9 November, 2017
Apple and Google to be asked to appear before the PAC to explain their tax affairs
Google, Apple, JP Morgan, City Bank, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer will be invited to appear before a government committee.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 19 October, 2017
Health watchdog boss says he was at controversial 'boycott Fair Deal Scheme' meeting
Chairman of Hiqa, Brian McEnery, attended a meeting in 2015, which has sparked a potential investigation into the private nursing home sector.
# public-accounts-committee - Thursday 28 September, 2017
Acting Garda Commissioner says he has 'no authority' to release report into reopening of Stepaside Garda Station
Dónall Ó Cualáin was up in front of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee this morning.
# public-accounts-committee - Tuesday 29 August, 2017
Committee wants to know why OCI is locked into contract with company at centre of Rio scandal
The Olympic Council of Ireland is locked into a contract with the company at centre of Rio ticketing scandal until 2026.
# public-accounts-committee - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
'It's time for her to go': TDs call for Commissioner to step down over Templemore scandal
The Public Accounts Committee released its damning report today on financial irregularities at the garda college.
# public-accounts-committee - Saturday 24 June, 2017
Garda Commissioner rolls with the punches as TDs go heavyweight
The Commissioner faced a gruelling session at the Public Accounts Committee this week but she let TDs know she is not going anywhere.
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