Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What is intended in the section regarding the accounts is, in standard form and standard practice, a reference to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Comptroller and Auditor General. This is important in the context of ensuring prudent management of public moneys. I agree with Senator McDowell that it would be futile to oppose it and, in the circumstances, having regard to precedent, unnecessary to indulge in fantasy queries.