Debt Collection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014

Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Ceisteanna (321)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

321. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department or agencies under its auspices have engaged the services of a debt collection agency in pursuing moneys owed to them; if his Department has guidelines regarding hiring such agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that neither Department, nor any agency under my remit have engaged the services of a debt collection agency in pursuing money owed. My Department does not have any guidelines in this regard.