Question to the Minister for Finance

Minister's Answer

I have always said in the Chamber that one of the first questions that I ask a Minister when they meet me is this: "What are you doing to help yourself?". That is about having efficient and effective management of budgets, at ministerial and departmental level. I have also said that the Committees play an important role. Committees scrutinise Departments, and the scrutiny of departmental budgets is probably one of the most important tasks that a Committee can take on. I encourage the Committees to continue their good work in that regard.