Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2009
288 Deputy John Cregan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there is a tendering process currently in place for taxis and hackneys used by members of An Garda Síochána when transporting prisoners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34732/09]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that they have a tendering process in place when setting up contracts for the transport of detained persons in Garda Divisions or Districts. Tenders over €16,500 in value are advertised on the E-tenders web site and, where the value exceeds €133,000, are also advertised in the Official Journal of the EU. Contracts under €16,500 are put in place following sealed bids or faxed tenders. The Garda authorities have put in place a number of contracts around the country for the provision of this service.
