Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
733. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the costs associated with the new top table being used during NPHET briefings at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11069/21]
View answerThe new desks supplied to Miesian Plaza are in the shared Town Hall, available for use for internal and external events from all building occupants, including the Department of Health, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform (DPER), the Department of Finance and other Government briefings as appropriate.
The desks were supplied on an Office of Public Works (OPW) framework, procured through e-Tenders.
Requirement Specifications:
- Desk to allow for up to 5 people at one time
- 2m distancing between personnel essential
- Modular/ multi-purpose configuration
- Efficient storage (fold away)
- Discreet and safe Cable Management
- Wipe-Clean/ hygienic surface
- Removable and Interchangeable modesty panels to house relevant Departmental Logos, etc
Supplied:
- 5 x Fold-Away Desks [2000mm wide x 600mm deep @ 595mm high]
- 5 x Double sided front graphic panels [Side 1: Dept. Health Logo. Side 2: Government of Ireland Logo]
- Design, production, delivery & installation included
- Cost: €745 per desk / Total cost: €3,725.
