Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Nov 1999

Vol. 511 No. 1

Written Answers. - Public Procurement Procedures.

Conor Lenihan

Question:

145 Mr. C. Lenihan asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will establish a technical review commission for public tenders; and his views on the benefit of such a commission in terms of avoiding costly legal actions. [23772/99]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

Responsibility for the formulation of the overall national guidelines on public procurement procedures, including tendering procedures, rests with the Minister for Finance.

In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to undertake the exercise referred to.