Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria for supporting a person's nomination to the European Court of Auditors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38589/11]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union sets out the criteria for nomination to the European Court of Auditors stating that "Members of the Court of Auditors shall be chosen from among persons who belong or have belonged in their respective States to external audit bodies or who are especially qualified for this office. Their independence must be beyond doubt". I presume the Deputy is referring to the nomination of Mr. Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors.

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

Diploma in Applied Finance Law

Law Society Ireland 2003

Mr. Cardiff also 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.

Mr. Cardiff retains the Government's full support as Ireland's nominee to the European Court of Auditors.