#public-accounts-committee

#public-accounts-committee

The Home Office has shown a lack of interest in how the skilled worker visa system is functioning and is not analyzing visa expiration exit records.

Money consistently emerged as a focal point during the scrutiny of children’s hospitals, particularly with taxpayer heavy legal expenses and millions allocated to Northern Ireland hospitals.

The amount of cash held by An Garda Síochána is concerning, especially as investigations relate to it. A robust system is in place, but risks persist.

You have Sir Alan Bates, offered less than 50% of his claim; other people on the Overturned Convictions Scheme, who are the worst affected... not been fully compensated.

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, the PAC's chair, stated that the government's inaction suggests it is comfortable with the current state of local authority finances, perceiving issues as normalized.

"I think it's been eight years since [HIQA] came before the Public Accounts Committee, and I think it's about time to do again... our older people are being treated in this way."

"Every day at Sellafield is a race against time to complete works before buildings reach the end of their life. The report indicates Sellafield risks losing this race."

A recent report by the Public Accounts Committee reveals that the Dental Recovery Plan, aimed at enhancing NHS dental care, has failed to improve patient access and worsened existing issues.

The intense seven-hour grilling of Angela Kerins by the Dáil's public accounts committee had a profound impact on her life, raising questions about institutional power.

Susan Acland-Hood stated that ‘serious historic issues’ at Ecctis were uncovered during preparations for reprocurement, not through effective contract management, highlighting key oversight flaws.