Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2022
142. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a company (details supplied) will be paid under the Beneficiaries of the Temporary Protection order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59613/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department to date in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. Almost 40% more invoices have been processed in the last week compared with the previous week. My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog in the coming weeks.
I am advised by my officials that this issue is currently in hand and that the supplier mentioned by the Deputy will be paid as soon as possible. My officials will continue to engage with this provider to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely fashion.
