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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: It is reviewed annually.

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: Will Mr. Mythen provide the committee with the cost per 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: Emphasis is now being placed on the Asian markets, in particular China which has a connection with Taiwan. Why do we not participate with other European Union countries which have a presence in Taiwan in a single office? European Union countries are represented in a single office in Taiwan, but not Ireland. Out of this office they have considerable networking databases and meetings to...

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 not asking that. I am interested in the policy, but it is not for this committee. There are new developments with regard to Taiwan and China with regard to cross-strait agreements and economic agreements. There is an interest in the route to Asia through Taipei and back into China. The EU has a presence there. Many of the countries there do not have diplomatic relationships with...

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 speaks to them.

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 Ms Sinnamon now, is it not?

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: And Mr. Ryan is the chairman of the IDA.

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 offers value for money to Ireland with regard to trade representation in that country. There is enormous growth potential there, which is why I ask about this again. I ask Mr. Cooney to perhaps talk to Ms Julie Sinnamon because it is important. Other activities, relative to Ireland, are being carried out by that person free of charge.

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: 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: 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: To be helpful to Deputy Nolan, he has sought a reply and Mr. Cooney can provide that after considering the question. Do the 325 officials automatically get all the allowances outlined by Deputy Nolan or do they have to make a case under each heading to get the allowance? Do they make the application or does the Department apply the allowances across the board without question?

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