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Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: When were the legal proceedings commenced?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: When is the case expected to come to court?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I can see why one might buy a book called A Déise Boy but I do not see the relevance of books about Audrey Hepburn and horse lovers, or Mixed Doubles. They appear to be books that people would purchase in an airport while they are travelling. Many of these issues are taking the legal route, but pragmatism would suggest that people sit down to discuss them. Does Mr. Neavyn see a...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: There was little or no documentation about taxi expenses or the 280 items of hospitality identified in the Deloitte report. Issues also arise in regard to foreign travel and artworks, one of which was by way of a gift. It is extraordinary that such a situation could arise. I ask the Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills whether it is normal procedure across third...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: It is in the Deloitte report.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The financial secretary, Mr. Tom McFeely, appeared before us on the last occasion. Is there a reason he is not present as a witness today?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is he still in the institute's employment?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is there a particular reason for his not attending? He was a key witness at the committee the last time.

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: He was a key witness. He was directly responsible for expenditure. I expected his presence. Obviously, he is not present. On the Quigley report, how much will the amalgamation cost?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Give me the bottom line. We have limited time. How much will it cost?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the HEA-----

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is the HEA or the Department responsible? Is the number of subsidiary companies five or seven? The diverse campus services, DCS, operate through five subsidiaries. Would the institute have required prior approval from the HEA or the Department to proceed with establishing them on day 1? Mr. Quigley's report mentions that the structure is unique. It reads: "The relationship that exists...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Did the Department have prior knowledge?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Must the Department sign off on the legal structure that will be put in place before the consolidation concludes?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: There is no legal obligation. An institute could set up a subsidiary and would not be required-----

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: If something is a subsidiary of an institute, does it fall within the Comptroller and Auditor General's remit?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: In what circumstances would it not?

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 78 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: Matters Arising out of Education Audits (Resumed) (10 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Mr. McCarthy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: My apologies for being late. I am not certain if this point was dealt with and it is related to head 9 on the promotion and the marketing of the airport. I am not certain if Mr. Pakey was asked how he envisages an integrated model, say, to grow passenger numbers using the economic model in terms of assets within the property subsidiary. It has always been a particular issue for me, that of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: How big a factor is funding in terms of marketing and that entire area?