Competition Authority Payment Procedures
In line with Government policy the Competition Authority aims to pay suppliers within 15 days of receipt of a valid invoice for goods or services.
However, in accordance with the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002 (SI 388 of 2002) the Authority will only pay a fee to a supplier if a payment is made after 30 days.
Disputes regarding invoices will be dealt with by the Authority's Finance Personnel who can be contacted by phone at +353 (0)1 8045400. If an invoice is being disputed by the Authority, the supplier will be notified orally as soon as practicable, with full details provided, in writing, within three days of receipt of the invoice.
Invoices will be accepted either electronically or in hard copy. Invoices will only be considered valid if they:
- contain the name and address of the payee,
- are dated appropriately, and
- contain specifics regarding the charge, including relevant tax.
Hard copy invoices should be addressed to Finance Personnel, The Competition Authority, Parnell House, 14 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. The Authority will not be responsible for invoices not reaching the Authority and therefore if an invoice has not been paid within 15 days the supplier should follow up to ensure it was received.
Quarterly performance reports are available below.