Finance Unit

The Finance Unit provides a financial framework and control system for the department in accordance with government financial and statutory requirements. The unit operates a system for recording all receipts and payments in via Danske Bank. It coordinates and prepares the Statutory Vote accounts and briefing material for the appearance of the Secretary General at the Public Accounts Committee.

What we do

preparation and negotiation for the budget for the Education and Skills vote in accordance with the department’s resource allocation priorities
preparation of relevant statutory reports and appropriation accounts
analysis and reporting of the department’s income & expenditure
preparation of briefing material for the Secretary General for the Public Accounts Committee and other Oireachtas committees
preparation of briefing material for the Minister for Oireachtas committees
provision of a general payment system for the department and a range of ancillary financial services, including the operation of retained staff payroll function and other related payments
provision of financial management information to the Minister, Secretary General and the Management Board on a regular basis.

Contact us

Finance Unit

Address:

Department of Education, Finance Unit, Marlborough Street , Dublin 1 , D01 RC96

Phone number:

(01) 889 6400

Summary:

Enquiries relating to specific payments should be referred to the appropriate line section within the Department as referenced on Remittance Advice Notices issued with Payments