Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
778. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether for procurement spend, a purchase order can be raised within her Department's financial management systems without reference to a contract, framework agreement, procurement process or other authorising arrangement; if so, the circumstances in which this may occur; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45158/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraPurchase orders in the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality are raised by purchasing units either using a legacy system or via the bespoke Digital Payment Authorisation Form (DPAF) system. The processing of payments must be authorised in line with Departmental policy and financial controls, including authorisation oversight and approval for each purchase order raised, and under the relevant OGP guidance. Once authorised, payments are processed via the Financial Management System (FMS).
