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Governance and Accountability
The overall Corporate Governance responsibility for PPLI remains with the Curriculum and Assessment Policy
(CAP) Unit at the Department of Education. In this context a level of service and performance delivery is
agreed with CAP and reviewed annually subsequent to consultation and agreement.
Governance is conducted in accordance with the Revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies
(2016) within the restrictions of current PPLI status. In carrying out its functions in relation to the
implementation of the relevant actions in the Languages Connect Implementation Plan, PPLI complies with
the following codes of practice and guidance as appropriate: the Revised Code of Practice for the Governance
of State Bodies 2016 and 2022 amendments; the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 which widens
the scope of the Amendment Act w.e.f 1 January 2023; Public bodies obligations under Section 25 of the
Disability Act and Statutory Obligations for Accessibility of Websites/Apps arising under S.I. 358 of 2020.
In accordance with the 2019 update regarding compliance with the Children’s First Act 2015, PPLI have in
place a service commitment to the Children’s First Act of 2015 and also the Children’s First National
Guidelines. This includes a Child Safeguarding Statement; reporting arrangements to reflect the Act’s
reporting requirements; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017; and reporting
procedures for the reporting to Tusla of any child protection concerns brought to the attention of any staff or
other personnel of PPLI.
PPLI ensures that all necessary obligations, including those for General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
2016/679 (GDPR), Freedom of Information (FOI), a structured approach to control of risks regarding IT and
cyber-security, internal audit and the Public Spending Code are fully complied with.
Operational Environment
Post-Primary Languages Ireland is an exchequer funded non-commercial agency operating under a services
agreement with The Marino Institute of Education for the purposes of HR, payroll, financial and administrative
services.
Funding Arrangements/Financial Management
Funding is allocated by the Department to PPLI for the implementation of relevant actions in the strategy
which support further development and diversification of foreign language teaching and learning in the Irish
Education System. PPLI provide details of its funding requirements and supporting documentation to the
Department.
PPLI is committed to the allocation of funding within the agreed budget and commits to compliance with all
Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, Department guidelines, relevant
legislation and circulars, taxation legislation, employment, prompt payment of accounts and all other
legislation relevant to Bodies in receipt of Exchequer funding.
Funding is carried out in accordance with public financial procedures which provide an important
overarching framework in relation to the management of funding. PPLI confirms that it complies with the
guidance regarding Exchequer grant disbursement as outlined in Department of Public Expenditure and
Reform’s Circular 13/2014, and with other relevant financial requirements / procedures / circulars /
regulations / legislation as set down from time to time. PPLI Director confirms that PPLI complies with The
Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies financial compliance requirements set for PPLI.
PPLI provides the Department with feedback and updates on audits carried out.
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