asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the quantity and value of musical instruments purchased for the use of Army bands during the last 12 months other than through traders in musical instruments in Dublin, Cork, Waterford or Limerick; and if he will state whether such purchases were made after competitive tenders had been invited; the countries from which such tenders were invited; and the method adopted for inviting such tenders; and particularly if tenders were invited from Irish traders and the manner in which such tenders were invited; the names and addresses of the manufacturers and the names and addresses of the persons supplying the instruments, and the reason why (a) Irish tenders were not invited, or (b) Irish tenders, if any, were not accepted; whether the instruments were imported under duty free licence, and, if so, what the normal customs duty payments would have been, and if customs duty was paid, the amount so paid.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Musical Instruments for Army Bands.
No purchase of musical instruments was made during the last 12 months other than through traders in Dublin after receipt of competitive tenders.