Financial watchdogs contradict Taoiseach on probe

Ireland’s State and Dáil financial watchdogs have contradicted Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s claim they can examine the controversial Siteserv deal, saying the issue is outside their remit.

The Comptroller and Auditor General and Dáil Public Accounts Committee clarified their position at the meeting of the cross-party group yesterday.

Responding to suggestions made by Mr Kenny on Wednesday that the bodies could examine the deal, C&AG Seamus McCarthy clarified that he does not “have the remit” to do so as both the IBRC and Siteserv are private firms.