Clare Daly
Question:320. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if all the contracts that were awarded to bus operators were awarded in compliance with EU directives and the procedure that was used. [46449/13]
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Questions (320, 321)
Clare Daly
Question:321. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a pattern in relation to investigation of the awarding of contracts. [46450/13]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together.
Bus Éireann has advised that contracts that are awarded to school transport operators as part of the Bus Éireann tender process comply with EU directives. Bus Éireann has further advised that this tendering process is a competitive procurement process conducted in accordance with the Negotiated Procedure.