Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Public Accounts Committee
Business of Committee
10:00 am
Mr. Seamus McCarthy:
Yes. It might be a specific amendment regarding specific funds managed by the courts. While there is a clearly distinguishable category of funds called wards of courts funds, if that category is abolished and the funds become general funds which are managed by the courts then that might be problematic. Ultimately, some research would be needed into what are the objectives of the accountability regime and whether it is appropriate for the Comptroller and Auditor General to be involved.