Mr. Seamus McCarthy:

Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. First we have the Social Insurance Fund of 2023. It received a clear audit opinion. However, I draw attention to a chapter in my report on the accounts of the public services for 2023, which will be published on Monday. This refers to the estimated level of welfare payments in excess of entitlement under certain Social Insurance Fund schemes. It is to a material level. It is a matter I draw attention to every year in relation to the fund.

Second is the National Cancer Registry Board for 2023. This received a qualified audit opinion. In my view, the accounts give a true and fair view except that they account for costs of retirement benefit entitlements only as they become payable. That is a standard direction for many health bodies.

Finally, the accounts of the Royal Irish Academy of Music for 2023 received a clear audit opinion.