Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 29 June 2023
Public Accounts Committee
Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion
9:30 am
Ms Anne O'Leary:
Just in order that members are all aware, they have to remember that this was all initiated when the auditor, Deloitte, came to me and said there was a problem. We had a look at the problem and came back. The auditor said he was unhappy and he advised me to get forensic accountants in. As a result we immediately went to Grant Thornton and started this process and then gave the report. This is an example of the board and the audit and risk committee actually doing their job. We have now extended the terms of reference, and when they finish this one we have another job of work for them to do. So the answer to the Deputy's question is "Yes". We will extend the terms of reference of the Grant Thornton team.