Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 January 2014

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Questions (199)

Shane Ross

Question:

199. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Health the way his departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4646/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My Department does not have a contract with an individual Taxi company. If a member of staff requires a taxi they hire and pay for it and recoup payment on the production of a receipt.

My Department's travel policy concerning the use of taxis is that their use should be kept to a minimum and they should be hired only when no suitable public transport is available.