Dáil debates

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed)

University Governance

11:40 am

Photo of Mary Mitchell O'ConnorMary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not have that specific date with me. The Department supports the proposals that emerged during the discussions at meetings of the Committee of Public Accounts earlier this year, which are that the latest available audited accounts for trusts and foundations should be made available with the main financial statements laid before the Oireachtas. The HEA wrote to all institutions in June and July 2017 requiring this approach. I can confirm that NUIG has complied with this request in the 2016 accounts, which have been received in the Department. The HEA will continue to work with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the universities to ensure best practice in this regard is maintained with a view of ensuring transparency and accountability in respect of foundation activities.

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