Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Obviously, when looking at it on a cash accounting basis the focus is very narrow. We cannot see pension obligations or many other liabilities that may be contingent in that regard. The United Kingdom has made a lot of progress in that regard, but we seem to be lagging behind. The Chairman is always very eager to have accounts in on time and the committee sees various bodies. I am not confidence that this is something that is being actioned or prioritised by the Department or that legislation is in the offing to try to make it clear that this information should be available by June.