asked the Minister for Agriculture if it is in order for a member of his Department or a person employed by his Department in an official capacity to tender for and be appointed to supply certified seed oats.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tenders for Supply of Seed Oats.
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The general rule is that a civil servant may not receive a Government contract but this rule does not apply to other persons who may be temporarily seconded to a Department by outside bodies or who may be temporarily engaged on a fee basis for professional services.