Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is important the expenditure is fully scrutinised and assessed for its value for money. There is an ongoing process between the Department and both HRI and RCÉ on that. There are strategic plans put in place and then closely monitored, so we are doing that. Sometimes one can question the value for money of value-for-money reports as well. It is important that should be strong oversight and we have that. As was pointed out earlier in the meeting, there is no spending line that springs to mind that gets the level of scrutiny and in-depth discussion this one does. It is an issue the committee gives much time to during the year as well and normally RCÉ and HRI spend a good bit of time with the committee over a year or two.