Public Service Contracts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009

Tuesday, 7 April 2009

Ceisteanna (259)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

258 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of limited companies, established as sole trader ventures, with agreements for the provision of services on a full-time basis and a part-time basis to her, her Department or to a public body under the aegis of her Department, indicating the nature of the services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14280/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

The Department does not have any agreements in place with limited companies established as sole trader ventures for the provision of full-time or part-time services. Similarly, the agencies under the aegis of the Department do not have any such agreements in place.