Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 July 2022
734. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of companies that applied for the contract for the provision of Garda public order equipment but were unsuccessful at the last tender process; and when the next tender process for this equipment will be put out to tender. [37369/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase of public order equipment. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there were two lots as part of the last Public Order Equipment tender process. As per the Contract Award Notice there were four tenders received in total, with three of these applying for each lot. Two of these tenders were unsuccessful in either lot.
I am further advised that it is envisaged that there will be a new tender process in Quarter 4 of 2022.
