Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2004
91 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence 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. [13205/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I indicated in my reply to the Deputy on 17 February 2004 the position is that the type of detailed statistical information sought is not readily available in my Department.
It would take a disproportionate amount of time to compile this information as it would necessitate examination of all procurement files over the five year period mentioned. I regret, therefore, that again I cannot accede to the Deputy's request.
