Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the final phase of payment from the dormant accounts funds in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42194/08]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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POBAL is the body tasked with administering the Dormant Accounts funds on behalf of the Department of Health and Children. POBAL pays grants to approved beneficiaries out of advance funds received from the HSE, on the approval of my Department and the Department of Finance. I understand that the named centre was approved for a grant of €86,878. To date, €78,190 has been paid leaving a balance of €8,688. Under the terms of the Dormant Accounts Funds, the final 10% is withheld pending confirmation of completion of the project. POBAL have confirmed that once the Centre have reported that 100% has been spent and that the project is completed, it will be in a position to seek reimbursement of the balance due.