Local Authority Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2005

Wednesday, 18 May 2005

Ceisteanna (124)

Richard Bruton

Ceist:

136 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to introduce open and transparent tender procedures for all voluntary housing projects as recommended by the Committee of Public Accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16422/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

In accordance with Government public procurement requirements, local authorities are requested to ensure that approved voluntary housing bodies who undertake projects under the capital funding schemes are made aware of the need to operate competitive tendering procedures.