Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That concludes our discussion. I wish to thank the witnesses for their attendance at the joint committee. Their task is a responsible one, which is to look after the EU's budgetary expenditure. Procuring the budget is one thing but spending it is another. The European Court of Auditors must ensure that the budget is spent appropriately. That is of major importance to the EU and each member state within it. We thank the witnesses and wish them well for the future.

Our next item will be taken in private session.