Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 9 Mar 1999

Vol. 501 No. 6

Written Answers. - Public-Private Partnerships.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

131 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has authorised the participation by his Department or any relevant State body in any public-private partnership; the number, if any, of these projects under way; if there are any possible public private partnerships under negotiation between his Department and private investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6708/99]

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Andrews)

There are no public-private partnerships involving the participation of the Department of Foreign Affairs or any related State body. No such partnerships are currently under negotiation.