Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The next item of correspondence is No. 1078C which was received from an individual and relates to an alleged disregard for public sector recruitment procedures in filling the position of chief financial officer at the Tyndall National Institute which is a partnership between UCC, Science Foundation Ireland and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Members should note that, as the individual was concerned about preserving his anonymity, we have redacted identifying details. I propose that we write to the Department and copy the letter to UCC for a response. Is that agreed? Agreed. When we receive a reply, we will forward it on.

The next item of correspondence is No. 1080C which is dated 8 February 2018 and was received from the Irish Council Against Blood Sports questioning the accuracy of the figures provided by Bord na gCon for attendances at greyhound tracks and the numbers employed in the industry. I propose that we note and publish the correspondence. The group has a particular point of view. We are not required to take any particular action.

The next item of correspondence is No. 1082C which was received from Mr. Fred McBride, chief executive of Tusla, providing a response on a matter raised by an individual about the non-publishing of a report. I propose that we forward a copy of the correspondence to the individual who contacted the committee. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next item on our agenda is statements of accounts received since our last meeting. It is a short list. There is only one item on it today - the 2016 accounts of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner which state there was a turnover of €4.7 million. There was a clear audit opinion. We will note the accounts. They are available in the Oireachtas Library if any member wants to receive a copy.

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