Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the professional qualifications held by the Secretary General of his Department; his views on his suitability for the EU Court of Auditors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34254/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Mr Cardiff has been awarded the following qualifications: Degree in History and Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 1983; Masters in Business Studies, University College, Dublin, 1991; and Diploma in Applied Finance Law, Law Society Ireland, 2003.

Mr Cardiff has been nominated by the Government to the Court of Auditors. He must now go through the relevant Committee of the European Parliament and of course it will be up to the European Parliament, in their independence, to recommend him or not.

Mr. Cardiff retains the Government's full support as Ireland's nomination to the European Court of Auditors. Mr. Cardiff carries with him a long career of distinguished public service here and the credentials to do a first class job in respect of the European Court of Auditors.