Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Presumably, there will be a close working relationship between the Secretary General of the Department and the director. From my reading of section 21, which deals with the responsibilities and functions of the director, it would appear that there will be a close working relationship between the two and the director has specific responsibility in regard to the Committee of Public Accounts and the Comptroller and Auditor General.