Departmental Expenditure

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Questions (779)

Albert Dolan

Question:

779. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether an invoice can be paid by her Department without an associated purchase order having first been raised; if so, the circumstances in which this may occur; the number and value of payments made during quarter one of 2026 which were not associated with a purchase order; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45176/26]

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

The Department of Children, Disability, and Equality’s Financial Policies and Procedures have robust checks and financial controls in place ensuring that invoices can only be processed when quoting a valid and authorised purchase order. There have been no invoices processed during quarter one of 2026 that did not have an associated and authorised purchase order.