Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
592. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice the name of the contractor that won the contract to provide the new Garda uniforms; the value of the contract; and the number of applicant bidders in the competition. [7870/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.
I am the advised by the Garda authorities that the successful tenderer that was awarded the contract to provide the new Garda Uniforms was James Boylan Safety Ltd. I am informed that the published estimated value of the contract is €21 million over a six-year contract term. I am further informed that there were six bidders in the competition.
