Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

I thank the Deputy for tabling the question and for his investigative work. Deputy Keating approached me directly about the question and I asked my Department for a briefing because I was not aware of the audit function of the city of Toronto. I have a detailed briefing on the auditor general and the role of his office. I would be happy to discuss that. The Deputy might consider it in the context of the committee system. I am advised that the so called Toronto model would conflict with the legislative and constitutional role of our Comptroller and Auditor General.

I am interested in anything that will reduce waste, identify fraud and eliminate it and will get better value for money for the taxpayers. I thank the Deputy for his initiate.

See this speech in context