Departmental Agencies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008

Thursday, 10 July 2008

Questions (86)

Leo Varadkar

Question:

85 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Finance if he is confident that all agencies and bodies under his Department’s responsibility comply fully with the Department of Finance procurement guidelines for goods and services; if he has sought assurances from the agencies and bodies that this is the case since 2000 to date in 2008; if he has expressed concern to an agency or body that it might be acting inappropriately since 2000 to date in 2008; if so, the agency or body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29169/08]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

I have no reason to believe that Offices and Agencies under my Department's responsibility comply other than fully with public procurement guidelines. My Department makes it clear through the Government Contracts Committee that public procurement procedures must be complied with in full and maintains regular contact with its agencies and bodies to keep this message to the fore at all times.