John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, we can.

No. 3B.1, correspondence, dated 27 November 2015, received from Ms Mary Farrell, regarding wards of court. This is to be noted. The reply to our report is still being finalised by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. We will follow up again on this matter.

No. 3B.2, correspondence, dated 30 November 2015, received from Mr. Brendan Moore, former board member of Bord na gCon, regarding Irish Greyhound Board. This is to be noted. The issues raised by Mr. Moore relate to the regulation of greyhound racing and are outside the remit of this committee. I propose we bring these matters to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This is one of the individuals who resigned from the board. When asked last week as to why this happened, we were not given full information. It might have been far more helpful to us if what was contained in this letter, if known to Bord na gCon, was explained to us. It is just a case of people being economic with the information they have. That is not good enough either.

No. 3B.3, correspondence received from Mr. Paul McQuaid, regarding allegations of irregularities in tender processes. I propose we ask the OPW for a full report on the matter and the Comptroller and Auditor General can follow up on this in the context of his audit.

No. 3C relates to documents relating to today’s committee meeting. Nos. 3C.1 and 3C.2 are briefing documents and opening statements for today’s meeting. These are to be noted and published.

No 4, reports, statements and accounts received since meeting of 26 November 2015. Will Mr. McCarthy comment on these?