Written answers

Thursday, 2 June 2022

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Inland Fisheries

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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122. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to carry out an investigation into irregularities identified by the Board of Inland Fisheries Ireland into matters involving procurement, dormant accounts funding, uninsured vehicles and the leasing of property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28390/22]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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It is important to note that the allegations raised in the Seanad and in a number of media reports, including those relating to insurance for vehicles in the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) fleet have been previously considered and addressed through, inter alia, the former Chair’s statutory Statement of Internal Control and audit reviews.  The Statement of Internal Control is part of the annual report and accounts, submitted on 31 March last to the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), and will be examined by the C&AG as standard for all public bodies that come within the remit of the C&AG.  I and my Department have accepted the former Chair’s assurances offered on behalf of the Board, both in relation to these allegations and that IFI assets are being appropriately managed.  I therefore do not intend to carry out a further examination.

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