Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
1934. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the payment options available for persons to pay fines, charges or bills issued by his Department; and if there are plans to provide further online payment facilities. [16295/21]
View answerUnder section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, fees are paid to the Department for licences. These fees are paid by organisations such as pharmaceutical companies and research bodies. These fees are paid to the Department of Health through on-line banking.
Receipts coming into the Department are made through online banking.
The Department of Health does not issue fines, bills or charges to the general public. Receipts are accounted for in Appropriations-in-Aid.
