Consultancy Contracts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004

Thursday, 9 December 2004

Ceisteanna (75)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

60 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures adopted in awarding contracts to those working for his Department; if he was satisfied that all departmental and EU procedures were adhered to; who applied for each contract; the cost submitted for each tender; the names of all those that sat on all interview panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32788/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

My Department seeks to comply fully with Department of Finance and EU procurement procedures as regards the tendering and awarding of contracts.

The Department deals with over 3700 suppliers, contracts with whom are managed on an individual basis. The information sought is therefore not readily available and its compilation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work.