Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Public Accounts Committee

Payments to Section 39 Companies: Discussion

12:30 pm

Mr. Tony O'Brien:

The vast majority of section 39 organisations have provided returns on time. In many instances, Rehab would be included in that. We sought additional information or clarification of information from at least one Rehab organisation. That validation process is ongoing and is intended to be completed by the end of March, at which time we will have a validated view of the completeness and accuracy of all the information. This relates specifically to the requirement under the 2013 arrangements for the disclosure of management salaries above the equivalent to level grade 8, as per the consolidated pay scale. At the moment, we have drawn no conclusions.