Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
484. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when invoices will be paid to an accommodation provider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53515/23]
View answerI am advised by my officials that they are actively engaging with the provider regarding issues with several of the outstanding invoices to which the Deputy refers. Once agreed, those invoices will be paid promptly. The Deputy may wish to note that their Details Supplied includes a number of invoices which are 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, over the past few months, my Department has put in place a system which has greatly improved processing times. My Department is also working towards additional automation in the system which is expected to further streamline the process.
