Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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We want to know if the part of a premises closest to the main street gets a higher valuation than the area further back. We will ask for a note on the matrix used, or whatever the appropriate word is. It would be useful for people to have that information.

The next item of correspondence is No. 2325 from Derek Moran, Secretary General of the Department of Finance, providing an information note requested by the committee regarding the accounts of the Credit Union Restructuring Board. We requested that because the fund was on the list of bodies which were late in submitting their accounts. The letter states that legislation to dissolve the board is currently going through the Oireachtas and is expected to be passed later this year. The organisation is being wound down and that is why we did not receive the accounts. I am sure Mr. McCarthy will, in due course, do a final audit on the body when it is eventually wound down. God knows who will be on this committee at that stage. We will note and publish that.

The next item is No. 2326 from Sharon McGuinness, chief executive officer of the Health and Safety Authority, dated 18 July, in response to a request regarding matters raised with us in correspondence in regard to the installation of cell windows in Garda stations. The authority is satisfied that there are no matters of concern which require further action under its legislative remit. It advises that the relevant Department is the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. There is related correspondence from Maurice Buckley, Chairman, Office of Public Works, OPW, because it relates to Garda stations and the OPW was involved in the construction of the cases. He advises that a due diligence review of cell windows provided by two approved suppliers was undertaken by an independent structural engineer, who concluded that both suppliers produce windows that are fit-for-purpose. Mr. Buckley also provided an information note regarding the controls in place for ensuring tenders are delivered the specifications set out in the tender. We will note and publish both of the items and forward them to the person who originally corresponded with us on this matter. I do not think we can take the matter any further. We have received a lot of information on a specific issue and we will send it on.