Comptroller and Auditor General's 2024 Report on Public Accounts Published (oireachtas.ie)

• C&AG 2024 report published, covering appropriation accounts
• OPW: national science centre governance failures, cost overruns
• Garda: €590k accommodation for Europa League final, €248.5k unused
• International protection contracts: €7.4m VAT overpayment

"The Irish Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) has published its 2024 Report on the Accounts of the Public Services, revealing significant deficiencies in public spending management. Key findings include cost overruns at the OPW's national science centre, unused Garda accommodation for the UEFA Europa League final, and payment failures in international protection accommodation contracts. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will examine these issues."