Garda Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Questions (242)

Seán Fleming

Question:

242. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of his Department and the National Procurement Office in respect of vehicles being purchased for An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40597/15]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Government Procurement conducted the procurement for the recent purchase of Garda vehicles; both standard and high performance types, on behalf of An Garda Síochána. The competitive tender process resulted in An Garda Síochána receiving excellent value for money in the purchase of these vehicles.