Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015
669. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost in 2013 and 2014 respectively of printing reports by her Department and agencies under the control of her Department; the corresponding figure for annual reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30038/15]
View answerThe Department's printing cost in 2013 was €163,502.42 and in 2014 was €101,847.07. As printing documentation is not categorised, the figures represent the total cost of printing undertaken by the Department including reports and other official documents, leaflets etc. In relation to the Department's annual report the Deputy should note that the Department's policy is to publish rather than provide copies of the report. The report is available on the Department's website, www.education.ie/en/Publications/Corporate-Reports/Annual-Report/.
With regard to bodies under the aegis of my Department the information sought is a matter for each agency and is not collated centrally. If the Deputy has an interest in a particular agency, officials will request the agency concerned to provide the relevant information. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies outlines the responsibilities of State bodies with regard to procurement and the need to achieve value for money while conducting procurement exercises. The Department regularly updates the aegis bodies on developments in relation to public procurement policy and practices.
For the Deputy's information details of agencies under the remit of my Department can be downloaded from the Department's website, www.education.ie/
