Electronic Invoicing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2011

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Questions (190)

Peter Mathews

Question:

206 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the pilot programme for the introduction of electronic invoicing will be put out to tender; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31473/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The National Procurement Service (NPS) in the Office of Public Works is progressing eInvoicing and is preparing the way for pilot projects to take place.

A number of issues have arisen in regard to VAT compliance and EU auditing, which must be resolved before pilot projects can take place. The NPS is in discussions with both the Revenue Commissioners and the EU Commission to resolve these issues. Once these issues have been resolved, pilot projects will commence as soon as possible thereafter.

Plans for the implementation of these pilot projects will be drafted by the NPS and presented to the Forum on eInvoicing for their approval.