Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
336 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his Department, or its agencies has paid in advance for works or services that will not be completed before the end of the 2007 financial year; the reasons for doing so; the amount of the payments; the recipients and the nature of the works or services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34880/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to question number 158 of 13 December 2007. As outlined in that reply, my Department operates in line with Public Financial Procedures, and makes payments on foot of matured liabilities, i.e., after goods or services have been received and found to be satisfactory or as otherwise provided for by contract. In relation to the agencies within the ambit of my Department, I understand that no payments have been made in respect of works or services that will not be completed before the end of the 2007 financial year.
