Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 288: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the total amount of moneys owed to private firms by public bodies under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46477/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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2057Information relating to payments by public bodies referred to in the Question is a matter for the bodies concerned and is not available in my Department. Payment of invoices by public bodies is governed by the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act 1997. The legislation provides for the payment of interest on valid invoices that are unpaid after 30 days from the date of receipt. Each public body must include details of its purchaser's payment practice for the relevant period in its annual report.