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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 Feb 1996

Vol. 461 No. 2

Written Answers. - Tendering Procedures.

Ivor Callely

Question:

50 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Finance the tendering procedures required by him for moneys spent by Government Ministers for public relations/media advice and consultancies; the total moneys spent in this area in 1995; the tendering procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2461/96]

It has not been the practice, under successive administrations, to insist on specific competitive tendering procedures for the selection of public relations and media advisers to Ministers. Because of the unique nature of the services provided in the area I would accept that it is not appropriate to require a specific tendering process, subject of course to Departments ensuring that good value for money is obtained at competitive rates for the services provided. Under administrative budget agreements, my Department's sanction is only required for expenditure above a certain threshold — accordingly my Department does not have a record of total expenditure on these services in other Departments. Expenditure in my own Department in 1995 was £2,900 — in respect of other Departments the Deputy would have to put down a question to the individual Ministers concerned.

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