Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is a good idea. We have a letter in hand from Deputy Mary Lou McDonald wishing the committee all the best in its work. We will write back to her and also to Deputy Noel Rock to thank them on behalf of the Committee of Public Accounts.

The Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. Seamus McCarthy, is present as a permanent witness at the committee. He is joined by Mr. John Crean, deputy director of audit. Apologies have been received from Deputies Alan Farrell and Marc MacSharry. Deputy Alan Farrell will be present for the afternoon session.

Are the minutes of the meeting of 22 February agreed to? Agreed. It goes without saying last week's meeting was postponed and that it will have to be rescheduled.