I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 44 together.
The contract for the inspection of accommodation for the purpose of registration and classification and the issue of certificates to restaurants applying for a liquor licence under the Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1988, was awarded by Bord Fáilte to Tourism Quality Services (Ireland) Ltd — TQS — following an open tendering procedure conducted in accordance with EU public procurement rules.
As the contract was awarded strictly in accordance with EU rules, I would not consider it appropriate to release details of the candidates involved.
The 1995 Tourist Traffic Act enabled Bord Fáilte to delegate the functions in question to a third party and the terms and conditions under which TQS (Ireland) Limited carry out these functions are provided for in the 1995 Act and in the contract drawn up between Bord Fáilte and the company.