Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2010
155 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if any printing contracts for her Department were awarded or given to any company from outside the State in each of the past three years, and if so the company appointed and their location; the amount of the contract; if tendering took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40247/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has availed of printing services provided by two companies located outside the state. Paragon Group UK Ltd., located in Tyne and Wear, England, prints pressure seal forms (used for printing payslips, cheques and payable orders) and was paid the following amounts in the years indicated, 2007 — €81,845.34; 2008 — €63,594.97; 2009 — €80,753.03; 2010 (to date) — €63,549.99. Another company, Enterprise Stationery, located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, prints file covers and was paid the following amounts in the years indicated, 2007 — €3,479.47; 2008 — €7,331.81; 2009 — €3,683.33; 2010 (to date) — €3,476.16. I understand that the use of these companies by my Department arises from a procurement process that was centrally organised by the Office of Public Works.
