Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 107: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average time lapse between receipt of invoices for goods and services and actual payment in his Department and in each agency and organisation within his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32605/12]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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In response to the Deputy's question the average time lapse between receipt of invoices for goods and services and actual payment in my Department is 11 days. This information is taken from data compiled for Prompt Payments Returns to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, dealing with payments that issue to the private sector, as opposed to transfers to other parts of the civil/public service.

In respect of the agencies and organisation under the remit of my Department the following information has been provided:

With regard to the Valuation Office I have been advised that invoices are paid as soon as possible after they are received.