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Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Are they mandated to do it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Is it up to the Secretaries General or the Ministers to make sure that the bodies under their aegis are publishing these contract-award notices?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Would the Office of Government Procurement be able to provide a list of who is compliant and who is not, at the moment? I doubt that any public body is fully compliant with the contract-award notices, but is there any body that is better or worse?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: That is really important. The matter of eTenders is complex enough so it is important that it is accessible to all who are tendering. It is also important for the procurement managers in each State body to have good knowledge. I know the OGP is doing great work to provide information to people and to ensure that procurement is accessible to everyone and that there is shared opportunity...

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: It is a bit ironic that €468,000 will be paid in penalties from the Department of public expenditure to Revenue. Where does Revenue send the money afterwards?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: It goes back to the Department of public expenditure to send it out to somebody else again. It is a bit ironic, because the Department is not going to be held to account for that error. The money will be sent back to Revenue, which will send it back to the Department to send out. What do the witnesses feel about this?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: It is particularly relevant for the OGP because it sends the money out to all other entities, if I am correct. That is one of its main functions. It is ironic that it will pay a penalty but will get it back in the other hand. There is no real punishment or no real cost. The National Gallery, another State entity which was before us, had a nightmare and will have to find the money to figure...

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: I thank Mr. Moloney and I thank everyone for all their answers.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: 34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his recent discussions with EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič. [38056/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: 65. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on developments in relation to EU-US trade talks. [38055/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Priorities (10 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: 96. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on plans to acquire buildings of national importance in Galway east specifically (details supplied); and if he will be supporting Galway County Council in efforts to secure such properties for public use. [38240/25]

All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: It is great to have a debate on the all-island strategic rail review. One of the key recommendations of the review is the reopening of the western rail corridor and the consideration of same. The Minister of State has been a strong advocate for the western rail corridor since long before I entered politics in 2019. I commend him on that. I will be doing everything I can as a Fianna...

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: I appreciate the Minister being here with us this evening to run through the revised Estimates. I have a few quick questions I want to run through. Can the Minister explain the rationale behind any increases or reductions in funding for the local enterprise offices? How does that align with the Government's targets for SME growth and regional job creation?

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: For businesses that did not qualify for the increased cost of business grant, or those that were not aware of the rates rebate grant the year before, did not apply or were not aware of previous grants, will there be an opportunity to avail of the increased cost of business grant?

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Overwhelmingly the scheme was a success and was welcomed by businesses. Obviously, what businesses want from us now is to ensure the landscape is transformed in the long run. As we are seeing with the budget, one-off measures cannot go on forever but we need to transform the landscape in which businesses are operating. How much of the capital allocation is specifically earmarked for...

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Is there any funding allocated to address the barriers that small firms face in transitioning to green and digital practices, especially given the low uptake rates of these schemes to date? Has the Minister any thoughts on that and is there any consideration for that in the Estimates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority: Engagement with Chairperson (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: I thank Ms Kennedy and Mr. Prendergast for being here. I worked in a big four audit firm for three and a half years. I finished my training about two years ago and I am currently a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. I really appreciate having the opportunity to engage with the witnesses. I know from my time in audit that an IAASA review is not something that any auditor or partner...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority: Engagement with Chairperson (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Is IAASA funded by its member groups or is it funded from the Exchequer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority: Engagement with Chairperson (9 Jul 2025)

Albert Dolan: Does Ms Kennedy believe IAASA, in its current format, is fit for purpose? She makes a really valid point. I know the net asset value of entities that are audited here in Ireland is in the trillions of euro and there are 500 public interest entities. Does IAASA have adequate staffing and resources to effectively police the auditing of all these public interest entities or does Ms Kennedy...