Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

What influence could the Comptroller and Auditor General have on the pre-spend? Have we or does the Comptroller or Auditor General have any influence on the situation before money is spent? I know we can investigate it afterwards.

I know that we will be able to investigate it afterwards, but can we check it out in advance?