Patricia Ryan
Ceist:1092. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that capital spending under her vote group is -67.8% to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42530/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
Ceisteanna (1092)
Freagraí scríofa
The capital allocation for my Department is used to deliver IT modernisation and carry out refurbishments on the Department’s buildings. The primary reason for the underspend to date relates to supply delays due to worldwide events and shortages.
The Department was allocated a sum of €1.2m in capital carry-over in 2022 which has been fully spent on IT equipment and buildings. When this is included in the overall totals, the underspend at end July amounts to -61%. The Department anticipates that this underspend will reduce over the coming months.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.