Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2004
124 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of State contracts, projects or procurements in respect of which cost overruns have occurred in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13208/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs is not aware of any cost overruns on contracts, projects or procurements for the period referred to by the Deputy. The Office of Public Works has responsibility for engaging contractors for major works in buildings occupied by this Department at headquarters as well as for the substantial procurement of furniture and furnishings. The Department has three major IT related projects underway — the automated passport production system, an upgrade of the IT infrastructure and an upgrade of communications links to missions abroad. All three projects are on time and within budget.
