Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2022
147. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an accommodation provider (details supplied) will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59853/22]
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 these invoices are currently in hand. They will continue to engage with this provider to ensure invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
