Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation The Minutes of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission for its meeting held on 8 July 2009, Item 4 Rationalisation of members Allowances-Update, refer to a Government requirement for consultation with the C&AG and the Revenue Commissioners in connection with the proposed introduction of a new expenses regime for politicians. Copies of the correspondence on this matter between the Department of Finance and Revenue, with the Controller and Auditor General, and with the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission.