Ms Geraldine Tallon:

I am concerned by this audit report on the Poolbeg incinerator. It is an important and necessary piece of work in terms of the costs incurred to date. I received it recently. It was the subject of recent discussion at Dublin City Council on Monday evening. On Tuesday, after that city council meeting, I invited the city manager in to give his view to me and to hear my views on this report, and I am aware of the process that Dublin City Council is putting in place in this regard. However, I have said I am concerned by it and I am concerned to be kept fully abreast of further assessment which will be carried out within the city council and the response management will make to the city councillors on it. I understand the report will be the subject of discussion at the Dublin City Council audit committee today and there is an intention to have a full and detailed audit committee meeting on the report in January. That is the direct accountability as far as this is concerned.