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The printer did not fit in the designated building when it arrived

Estimated cost of Dáil printer rises to €1.8m

Politics / 11 Dec 19

A report by the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee says the system to move those who have been granted asylum into permanent housing is not adequate

700 living in Direct Provision despite legal status

Politics / 26 Nov 19

As well as the €808,000 cost of the printer, €236,000 was spent on structural works to fit it into Kildare House

Dáil's top official to investigate €1m spend on printer

Politics / 26 Nov 19

Officials from the Courts Service said legislation put in place in 2016 had made collecting fines more difficult

Mechanism for collecting court fines 'not working'

Politics / 14 Nov 19

PAC heard details of fees paid over new children's hospital

HSE spent €11.2m in consultancy fees in 2018 for NCH

Politics / 19 Sep 19

Minister Patrick O'Donovan said John McGuinness made sure that the PAC stuck to its task

Minister says McGuinness was 'brilliant' PAC chairman

Politics / 27 Feb 19

The HSE was informed two years ago that a programme was under way to communicate the findings of a review of scans

Memos 'were not brought to health minister's attention'

Politics / 10 May 18

The report calls for the OPW to review the station building in Stepaside before a final decision is made to reopen it

PAC calls for review of Stepaside Garda Station

Ireland / 23 Jan 18

The European Commission ruled in August 2016 Apple must reimburse the State a record €13bn

€13bn Apple collection to start in March, PAC hears

Business / 18 Jan 18

David Cullinane said the PAC had a duty to scrutinise every organisation that is funded by the taxpayer

PAC told TV licence fee system is broken

News / 09 Nov 17

Sean Fleming said the committee will decide this week which companies it will extend invitations to

PAC chair wants to hear about taxation structures

Politics / 07 Nov 17

Members of the Public Accounts Committee meeting this morning

PAC seeking to examine criteria to reopen stations

News / 21 Sep 17

PAC has raised questions about the corporate governance structures at the Department of Justice

PAC report criticises O'Sullivan over Templemore delays

garda / 18 Jul 17

HSE Director General Tony O'Brien appeared before the Public Accounts' Committee

PAC seeks clarity from HSE chief over 'Grace' answers

News / 09 Mar 17

Previous estimates had put the cost of the children's hospital at €650m before the building is equipped

Board of new children's hospital to explain costs

News / 16 Feb 17

The issue of Project Eagle is being discussed by the Public Accounts Committee

Cerberus 'invested in Project Eagle in good faith'

News / 17 Nov 16

NAMA board members Oliver Ellingham (L), Willie Soffe and Brian McEnery appearing at the Public Accounts Committee

NAMA Project Eagle deal was the 'best strategy'

News / 18 Oct 16

NAMA CEO Brendan McDonagh rejected the stance taken by the C&AG Seamus McCarthy

NAMA chiefs reject C&AG's claims over NI sale

News / 29 Sep 16

A recent report claims that 93% of grants approved were for Gaeltacht areas in Joe McHugh's constituency

Gaeltacht minister 'should explain' grants

News / 11 Feb 16

The letter sent to Mr Bradshaw on 2 February said the committee accepted that the DDDA did not try to mislead the Minister for the Environment about the purchase of the Irish Glass Bottle site

PAC clarifies position on Irish Glass Bottle site

Business / 05 Feb 16

PAC Chairman John McGuinness was critical of the HSE

PAC accuses HSE of lying over apology claims

Ireland / 28 Jan 16

A HSE representative met the chief executive of the woman's service provider to issue a formal apology

HSE apologises to disabled woman over foster home

News / 27 Jan 16

The department has released documents on the sale of NAMA's property portfolio in NI

Dept releases documents on NAMA NI portfolio sale

News / 30 Sep 15

Frank Flannery critical of PAC treatment of him over Rehab investigation

Flannery not taking PAC legal action

Ireland / 09 Aug 15

It is understood the Public Accounts Committee was told that it could be open to legal action if the material was circulated

PAC will not be shown Ansbacher correspondence

News / 25 Jun 15

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