Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 13 April 2017

Public Accounts Committee

Caranua Financial Statements 2014 and 2015

9:00 am

Photo of Marc MacSharryMarc MacSharry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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I am sorry I was not present for the opening statement. Matters moved quicker than anticipated this morning. I thank the witnesses for attending.

The opening statement mentioned the importance of protecting the confidentiality of survivors. The board meeting of 23 March 2017 confirmed the view that Caranua had the authority, in cases where applicants had not provided receipts, to go directly to the supplier without the permission of the applicant. What impact has this had on the survivors? Does it threaten their confidentiality? Is there not a breach in that regard?