Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Public Accounts Committee

2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 6 - Land Swap Arrangement in the Provision of Affordable Houses
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works

12:15 pm

Ms Clare McGrath:

When a budget for a contract is profiled, it is based on the contractor’s submission. However, issues may arise such as a project may be completed faster than expected because the weather might be good. This is all within the overall budget.