Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1377. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for capital expenditure running €23 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37471/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the end of June 2023 my Department was €23m behind profile on its capital allocation. The variance in the capital underspend is mainly due to an underspend on Subhead E05 (Ukraine Accommodation and other costs) of €20m and reflects the timing of payments in respect of the Modular Housing project being progressed with the OPW. There was also an underspend of €1.9m on subhead E04 (International Protection Seekers Accommodation) in relation to delays in regard to capital works in respect of properties to accommodate International Protection Applicants. This was offset by some minor overspends against allocation in other areas on the vote.
