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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: We can do our work today and deal with Mr. Quinn at another time. I am not being technical because of what has happened recently. I understood, all along, that Mr. Quinn was responsible to the line Minister relating to the cost overrun. The line Minister appointed him to the board and he was the Minister for Health, not the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: We have made the point and we must now proceed. We have to finish at 1 p.m. because Mr. Watt is scheduled to meet another Oireachtas committee and that committee is entitled to its slot. The situation is unsatisfactory but I spelled out the remit of the committee because members of the public are watching and they may not have been aware of it. Other Members of the Oireachtas may also not...

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: Today we are examining the historic and continuing role of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the oversight and implementation of projects under the national framework for capital investment and the national development plan. The focus of today's meeting is the Department's role in ensuring that value for money is achieved through the systematic appraisal and professional...

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: I wish to put that on the record because it is an issue of concern regarding the derogation for a particular project. We are also joined by Mr. David Feeney, principal officer, and Ms Ciara Morgan, assistant principal officer. Members should note that Mr. Watt is the Accounting Officer for the Office of Government Procurement. I remind members, witnesses and those in the Public Gallery to...

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: If the remark was made, what does Mr. Watt say?

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: Members can come back in. I want to put it on the record because this remark was brought to my attention in the last few minutes and I wanted to clear the air. I ask Mr. Watt to make-----

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: We will ask Mr. Watt to proceed with his opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: There is not agreement on that.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: One of the reasons to have it read is to put it on the public record. People are watching this and need to hear the statement.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: If Mr. Watt can condense it or skip a sentence or two, that is fine.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: For the record, Mr. Watt should read the full opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: I thank Mr. Watt. The following speakers have indicated so far in the following sequence. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien, the first speaker, has 20 minutes. Deputy Alan Farrell, the second speaker, has 15 minutes. Then the other speakers will be Deputies Marc MacSharry, Alan Kelly, Catherine Connolly, David Cullinane and Catherine Murphy. I will stick strictly to the time - members have often...

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: The Deputy's time has concluded.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: If all members stick to the time limits, some might be able to ask a second round of questions. Deputy Alan Farrell has 15 minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: To ensure the public is not confused, will Mr. Watt clarify if it was communicated to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform or another Minister.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: Mr. Watt should say that because some people might not be clear on to which Minister he is referring.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: I ask Deputy MacSharry and Mr. Watt to, please, speak through the Chair.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: I again remind Deputy MacSharry and Mr. Watt to, please, speak through the chair.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: Deputy MacSharry should put his next question and Mr. Watt can then answer both questions together.

Public Accounts Committee: Oversight and Implementation of Capital Projects and the Role of Public Officials on State Boards: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Office of Government Procurement (7 Mar 2019)

Seán Fleming: I again remind Mr. Watt and Deputy MacSharry to, please, speak through the chair.