Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I certainly am. The Deputy makes a valid point. Perhaps the office would like a larger budget but given the budget it has and the reach and importance of the work it does, it represents very good value for money. That level of assurance and oversight of public expenditure, and the auditing of accounts and ensuring that public spending is done in a manner consistent with the law and the purpose for which it was allocated and voted on by this House in the case of voted expenditure, provide important reassurance and play a crucial role in our system of public administration. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General does a remarkable job. I recently attended an event marking its centenary, and I take the opportunity again to commend Mr. McCarthy and his whole team on the work they do.