Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 9 Mar 1999

Vol. 501 No. 6

Written Answers. - Public-Private Partnerships.

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

399 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has authorised the participation by his Department or any relevant State body in any public-private partnership; the number, if any, of these projects under way; if there are any possible public-private partnerships under negotiation between his Department and private investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6719/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

As yet, I have not authorised the participation by my Department in a public-private partnership, and no possible projects are under discussion with private investors.

My Department is represented on the inter-departmental group on public-private partnerships and is currently examining possible projects for piloting on a public-private partnerships basis.