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Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

'It’s still not ready and with it already being delayed 15 times – a 16th time is very possible'

OPW should never have been given responsibility for modular homes — Alan Kelly

OPW should never have been given responsibility for modular homes — Alan Kelly

In an opening statement given to members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Tuesday, OPW officials argued that the cost was higher than forecast because of the emergency nature of the pilot programme.

Three coalition leaders to ‘discuss’ whether to back Farrell as new PAC chair

Three coalition leaders to ‘discuss’ whether to back Farrell as new PAC chair

A Sinn Féin TD has criticised the suggestion that the Government should influence the nomination of the chair of the influential scrutiny committee

Mairead Farrell put forward as Brian Stanley replacement at PAC

Mairead Farrell put forward as Brian Stanley replacement at PAC

Sinn Féin urged to clarify timeline of events over Brian Stanley controversy

Sinn Féin urged to clarify timeline of events over Brian Stanley controversy

'Unacceptable' that cost of modular homes for Ukrainians doubled to €442,000 each

'Unacceptable' that cost of modular homes for Ukrainians doubled to €442,000 each

Supreme Court to rule on appeal by Angela Kerins over long-running damages claim

Supreme Court to rule on appeal by Angela Kerins over long-running damages claim

Loopholes in public contracts need to be closed, says Stanley

Loopholes in public contracts need to be closed, says Stanley

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Mr Stanley said it was important that the record of any company being considered for a public contract must be taken into consideration.

Further delay to National Children’s Hospital, committee to hear

Further delay to National Children’s Hospital, committee to hear

Thu, 30 May, 2024

The hospital board will tell the Public Accounts Committee that ‘all possible contractual levers are being applied’

Ex-RTÉ director general Dee Forbes ‘not fit or able’ to face Oireachtas committee

Ex-RTÉ director general Dee Forbes ‘not fit or able’ to face Oireachtas committee

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Solicitors for Dee Forbes said they can provide medical information to confirm that she is unfit to attend

PAC recommends RTÉ be brought under Comptroller and Auditor General's remit

PAC recommends RTÉ be brought under Comptroller and Auditor General's remit

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

A report from the Public Accounts Committee has made 21 recommendations concerning the national broadcaster

RTÉ accounts should be subject to auditor scrutiny, says PAC chair

RTÉ accounts should be subject to auditor scrutiny, says PAC chair

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The national broadcaster is facing mounting pressure to reveal details of exit packages paid to former executives

RTÉ hands over key document after long-running battle with PAC

RTÉ hands over key document after long-running battle with PAC

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

RTÉ had previously said it was not in a position to deliver the document to the Public Accounts Committee

RTÉ may sell part of Donnybrook campus amid declining licence revenue

RTÉ may sell part of Donnybrook campus amid declining licence revenue

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

RTÉ is exploring the possibility of selling off part of its Donnybrook campus to raise revenue