Ivan Yates
Question:149 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance if, in relation to the placement of contracts for the purchase of all uniforms and related clothing contracts for the Army, Air Corps, Navy and Gardaí, he will give the total value of contracts placed in 1992 and for 1993; the percentage of that total that has been awarded to Irish manufacturers; the countries of origin; the percentage of the contracts which have been granted to non-Irish manufacturers; the percentage of the total budget accounted for by these non-Irish contracts to manufacturers; the way in which these contracts are awarded; the criteria, other than price, that are used in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.