Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, we will write asking it to restate its views so that we can consider it formally here. It also did not comply with procurement guidelines, so we will ask it to put the reasons for that on record.

The next item concerns the Longford-Westmeath Education and Training Board. There was material non-compliance with national procurement rules, but it has a clear audit opinion.

The next item concerns the Cavan-Monaghan Education and Training Board. It has a clear audit opinion, but the statement of internal financial controls disclosed concerns regarding the internal audit resources available to the board.

The Cork Education and Training Board has a clear audit opinion, but again there was material non-compliance with national procurement guidelines, and internal financial controls issues were highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

The Tipperary Education and Training Board has a clear audit opinion, but there was material non-compliance with national procurement rules and concerns regarding the adequacy of the internal audit resources.

We have received accounts from four education and training boards. They are getting their accounts in on time, but they are having problems.