Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Public Accounts Committee

Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed)
Higher Education Authority - Annual Financial Statements 2011: Discussion

12:00 pm

Photo of Seán FlemingSeán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Mr. Boland might send members a breakdown of how many staff were involved or whatever. I refer to what members have encountered in other organisations. While I do not suggest there is a problem and take absolutely Mr. Boland's assurance that it is fully accountable, valid and properly authorised at face value, he might forward a note to the committee.

I have a minor question in respect of board members. I note a figure of €129,000 for board members' expenses, which is fine. Each member appears to be getting approximately €6,900. On average, how many meetings do they attend per year for that?