Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
367. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will be obliged to put the provision of local employment services and jobs clubs, currently provided by a range of community and voluntary organisations, out to public tender from 2015 onwards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7587/14]
View answerThe Department has sought advice from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office regarding the procurement and contractual arrangements of Local Employment and Job Clubs services. The matter requires further exploration and consideration before it can be determined whether or not any obligation exists to procure such services by public tender. Contracts for 2014 are being awarded on the same basis as in previous years.
