Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
403. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has examined the impact of payment delays on community, voluntary, and non-profit organisations funded through State grants or reimbursements; and his views on whether such delays undermine service delivery, local employment, or the financial sustainability of these organisations. [62831/25]
View answerMy Department recognises the vital role that community, voluntary, and non-profit organisations play in delivering essential services, supporting vulnerable groups, and contributing to local economies across the country, and that many of these organisations rely on State grants or reimbursements to sustain their operations.
My Department's and the State bodies under its aegis strive to ensure that administrative processes are efficient and responsive, thus cutting out delays where possible. This is not to say that delays may occur for example where issues arise due to incomplete documentation or ensuring compliance and eligibility requirements are being met for specific schemes.
If the Deputy is aware of any instance where a particular body or organisation is having difficulties receiving funded payments from my Department or its State bodies, then please do contact me or my Department directly and we will do our utmost to ensure a speedy resolution.
