Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2021
62. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if all bodies under his aegis have a procurement policy that includes consideration of obligations under section 27 of the Disability Act 2005; if such procurement is audited for compliance with section 27; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13726/21]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy in relation to the bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in the table below.
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Body |
Is a procurement policy which includes consideration of obligations under Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005 in operation? |
Is such procurement audited for compliance with Section 27? |
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Office of Public Works (OPW) |
The OPW is compliant with Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005. |
The OPW is not audited for compliance with Section 27. However, an audit process will be introduced. |
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National Shared Services Office (NSSO) |
The NSSO’s Procurement Policy does not currently include a consideration of obligations under Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005. |
The NSSO is not audited for compliance with Section 27. |
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Public Appointments Service (PAS) |
PAS is compliant with Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005. PAS follows all OGP guidelines for procurement RFTs / contracts. It also provides additional guidance on the Intranet around procurement in PAS and compliance with the Disability Act. |
PAS is not audited for compliance with Section 27. |
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Office of the Ombudsman |
Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005 is not specifically referenced in the Office's procurement procedures but these procedures are currently under review. |
The Office of the Ombudsman is not audited for compliance with Section 27 but the accessibility of its services is regularly reviewed with a view to ensuring that all services are fully accessible. The Office is very aware of its mandate with regard to the provisions of services in accordance with the Disability Act. |
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State Laboratory |
The State Laboratory is compliant with Section 27 of the Disability Act 2005. |
The State Laboratory is audited for compliance with Section 27, when relevant. |
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Office of the Regulator of the National Lottery (ORNL) |
No, as provided for under Section 27(2)(b) of the Act. |
The ORNL is not audited for compliance with Section 27. |
