Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
371. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 595 of 21 February 2023, when the tendering process will next open for the transport of patients for dialysis and other treatments to hospitals in the HSE mid-west region, particularly north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13847/23]
View answerMy officials in the Office of Government Procurement have no governance role relating to the Health Service Executive’s (HSE’s) procurement activities. The tender in question and its timing are operational matters for the HSE as the contracting authority. The Office of Government Procurement is engaged by public bodies by submitting a formal Procurement Service Request (PSR), which provides the details of such the proposed procurement project. In the event that such a request for procurement support for this requirement is received, my officials will endeavour to provide assistance, schedule and resources allowing.
