Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1394. 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. [37795/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith regard to the service provider to which the Deputy refers, I am advised by my officials that a payment was made on 18th of August, 2023 with another payment expected to issue shortly. I am further advised that the remaining invoices are currently being processed and will be paid once all checks are complete.
Whilst there have been some delays in payment due to the very large volume of invoices received, over the past few months my Department has greatly improved processing times. My Department will continue to press on to eliminate any delay in payments while ensuring appropriate governance is in place to safeguard the proper spending of Exchequer funding. The Department is also working towards additional automation in the system which is expected to further streamline the process.
