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€27m collected in taxes linked to mislabelling of workers as self-employed

€27m collected in taxes linked to mislabelling of workers as self-employed

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Gross tax adjustments of €26.7 million have been processed, according to the Irish Examiner.
Former UL president seeks injunction stopping reinvestigation into misleading claims

Former UL president seeks injunction stopping reinvestigation into misleading claims

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Prof Mey, currently UL professor of Visual Culture, resigned as president in 2024 as part of a settlement agreement after she was threatened with disciplinary action.
‘Scandalous’ non-compliance with SIPO obligations in HSE, committee hears

‘Scandalous’ non-compliance with SIPO obligations in HSE, committee hears

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

A third of HSE employees required to make conflict-of-interest declarations are not doing so, a committee has heard.
Hospital admits new HR and Payroll system overran by €3 million

Hospital admits new HR and Payroll system overran by €3 million

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

The Public Accounts Committee was told on Thursday that was initially estimated that the new system would cost €1.9 million
Former Rehab boss Kerins submits legal costs of €2.1 million over PAC case

Former Rehab boss Kerins submits legal costs of €2.1 million over PAC case

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Legal costs relating to two other related matters in the courts are yet to be submitted to the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Opening of National Children's Hospital delayed for the 15th time

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

Thu, 22 May, 2025

'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

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

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

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

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

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

The move to formally change the structure of the committee will go to the Dáil for approval next week
Sinn Féin urged to clarify timeline of events over Brian Stanley controversy

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

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Sinn Féin said it told Brian Stanley in September to go to the Garda with concerns he raised during a party inquiry into a complaint against him
'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

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

The price rose from an originally estimated €200,000 per residential unit
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

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

The Supreme Court will rule on the long-running damages claim from Angela Kerins over her treatment by the Public Accounts Committee
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

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