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Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: There is a certain amount of engagement between the Department and the official concerned, and a certain amount of analysis of the allowances to which Deputy Nolan referred. Are they just given without any investigation?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Is that the detail you want, Deputy Nolan?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Mr. Cooney's restaurant in London might be a better headline.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: It is a very good restaurant.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: I have the information somewhere in my bag of tricks. The figure is quite significant.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: I am conscious that the witnesses have been answering questions for two hours. Deputy Eoghan Murphy will be the last speaker. Do the witnesses want a break or are they happy to continue?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: No, the Deputy should proceed.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Perhaps the financial officer will be able to provide advice next year.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: This committee only deals with mortal sins anyway.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Were small to medium-sized enterprises nationwide to be paid by the Government in the same way, they would be very happy. How is that sum of $10.65 million calculated?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Does it offer the Department audit reports?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Does it give the Department reports?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: The Department keeps an eye on this particular audit.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: It is not just given. There is a follow-up.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: I am glad to see a financial officer has been appointed. Mr. Cooney made a suggestion and the committee had a debate. An example has been set and other Departments could examine the appointment, particularly big spending Departments. I wish Mr. Conlan well in his position. A value for money report was mentioned. Was this with regard to the EU embassies?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: Is it possible for the committee to have a copy of it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: We have eight new missions. What is the total cost of these?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report of the Comptroller General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 27 - International Co-operation
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade
Chapter 13 - Official Development Assistance
(6 Mar 2014)

John McGuinness: This is for all of them.

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