James Lawless
Ceist:434. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43753/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 October 2023
Ceisteanna (434)
Freagraí scríofa
I can advise the Deputy that, over the past number of months, my Department has greatly improved processing times of invoices in respect of suppliers of accommodation for Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. 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.
In respect of the particular case raised by the Deputy, I am advised by my officials that the Department is satisfied that the owner is entirely aware of the issues surrounding payments in respect of these properties. The Department will continue to liaise closely with the owner and the Revenue Commissioners as appropriate.