Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
1172. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of replacing State vehicles which are owned by his Department or agencies under his remit with hybrid or electric models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22560/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the Department owns a range of vehicles, including specialised agriculture vehicles, for which there are no alternative electric or hybrid equivalents currently available.
My Department ensures that there is an appropriate focus on good practice in procurement and that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation, and delivers value for money. The purchase of all vehicles by the Department is through an Office of Government Procurement Framework Agreement. The cost of replacing existing Department vehicles, where suitable alternative hybrid or electric models are available, is estimated to be €1,454,000.
As regards the twelve State Bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information requested is an operational matter for the State Bodies themselves. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue within 10 days.
