Capital Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2011

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Questions (146)

Gerald Nash

Question:

160 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered outside the State in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively; if he will provide details in respect of the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered in the Republic of Ireland in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34809/11]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

The Deputy has confirmed that the information sought is in relation to State capital construction projects. My Department did not award any such contracts during the period in question. During 2009 and 2010 my Department co-funded PEACE and INTERREG Programmes which cover the Border counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These Programmes are administered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), a north-south body established under the Good Friday Agreement. PEACE and INTERREG projects are proposed and implemented by Lead Partners who apply to the SEUPB for funding for particular projects. Any contracts for capital works are awarded by the Lead Partners and are not considered as State capital construction project contracts. This Programme transferred to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with effect from 2011.