Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
456. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if payment for services (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10198/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has engaged over 700 properties to provide accommodation for Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. In line with the Department’s commitment to substantially clear the backlog at the end of 2022, I temporarily re-assigned staff from other parts of the Department in December, doubling the size of the payments unit. The enlarged team approved more than 100 million euros worth of payments.
My Department is prioritising maintaining a practice of more timely payments, including providing more resources to address any issues. Any delays in making payments are deeply regretted and the Department is according this issue very high priority.
I am advised by my officials that technical issues have arisen with the outstanding invoices mentioned in the Details Supplied. My officials are engaging with the provider to overcome these as soon as possible, with a view to making payment just as soon as these matters are resolved, pending final checks on our side.
