Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
384. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will name each company awarded a contract for the provision of professional services by his Department and agencies under his aegis since May 2011; the value and purpose of the contract; if a competitive tendering process was undertaken in line with public procurement best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6454/14]
View answerMy Department approach to the engagement of professional services is informed by the central guidance and policy set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to procurement. My Department collates and provides details of procurement payments in excess of €20,000, on a quarterly basis , on my Department’s website, www.environ.ie.
This sets out the nature of the service, the supplier, the payment amount and the date of payment. The wider information requested in relation to the Department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. Detailed information in relation to the procurement of services by agencies is not held by my Department.
