Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 July 2012
107 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average time lapse between receipt of invoices for goods and services and actual payment in his Department and in each agency and organisation within his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32605/12]
View answerIn response to the Deputy's question the average time lapse between receipt of invoices for goods and services and actual payment in my Department is 11 days. This information is taken from data compiled for Prompt Payments Returns to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, dealing with payments that issue to the private sector, as opposed to transfers to other parts of the civil/public service.
In respect of the agencies and organisation under the remit of my Department the following information has been provided:
|
Name of Office/Agency or Body |
Average time lapse |
|
Office of Public Works |
14.97 days |
|
Public Appointments Service |
16 days |
|
State Laboratory |
15 days |
|
Office of the Ombudsman |
8.14 days |
|
Commission for Public Service Appointments |
15.33 days |
With regard to the Valuation Office I have been advised that invoices are paid as soon as possible after they are received.
