Public Service Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 March 2012

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Questions (110)

Michael McGrath

Question:

110 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has a framework agreement in place for a certain type of work (details supplied). [12120/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The Office of Public Works (OPW) does not have a framework agreement in place for joinery work.

In situations where OPW underakes construction work under contract, it is a matter for the main contractor how he/she commissions joiners or the skilled trades. OPW also employs joiners in its direct labour force, which is primarily engaged on maintenance work at State buildings.