The following is the information requested for my Department and the offices under my aegis:
Number of Contracts in force—
Department of Finance, 3
State Laboratory, 2
Revenue Commissioners, 69
Valuation and Ordnance Survey, 3
Ombudsman's Office, 3
Civil Service Commission, 1
Office of Public Works
In the time available, it would not be possible to enumerate the number of contracts in force in the Office of Public Works. It should be borne in mind that contracts can vary from multi-million pound construction works to supplies of a few pounds. Not all contracts are renewable on an annual basis. Some contracts are for two years, others may be a "once off". Supply contracts are often on a periodic basis. All tenders are granted in accordance with Government procurement regulations.