Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee evaluates the effectiveness of QQI’s internal control procedures, including the internal audit function.

Responsibilities include:

  • Risk Management
  • Internal Control
  • Internal Audit
  • External Audit
  • Financial Reporting

The Audit and Risk Committee consists of four members - one Board member and three independent external members. Deloitte have also been retained for certain internal audits. 

  • Mr Blake Hodkinson, Director of Further Education and Training, City of Dublin Education and Training Board (Chair).
  • Dr Kate Cullen, Assistant Professor, School of Business, Maynooth University.
  • Ms. Pearl Cunningham, Head of Finance, Higher Education Authority.
  • Mr. Walter Johnston, Head of Internal Audit, Department of Justice.