Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
972. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will investigate the case of a company (details supplied) regarding delayed payments from his Department; the reasons for these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35624/23]
View answerI am advised by my officials that the outstanding invoices for June & July were paid in July. The most recent Invoice for August is currently being processed with payment expected to issue shortly subject to final checks.
Whilst there have been some delays in payment due to the very large volume of invoices received, good progress has been made. Additional resources have been assigned within my Department and the volume of payments issuing is steadily growing. My Department will continue to press on to eliminate the limited backlog which now remains while ensuring appropriate governance is in place to safeguard the proper spending of Exchequer funding
