David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We will follow up with both colleges and seek a clear explanation. The remaining three accounts concern the Arts Council, Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board and Tipperary Education and Training Board. In respect of all three, there is a clear audit opinion. Can we note and agree these? Agreed.

The draft work programme for 2018 is on the screen. I propose that we have a further discussion later today as there are a couple of items related to our work programme that we will deal with in private session. I am sure the Chairman would like to be in the Chair when we deal with the work programme. Is it agreed to come back to that later? Agreed.

Unless there is any other business before we move to the substantial part of the meeting, we will suspend for a few minutes to allow our witnesses from the Department of Finance to take their seats.