Local Authority Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2010

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Ceisteanna (285)

Noel Grealish

Ceist:

321 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the response (details supplied) from Galway County Council to a company that wishes to be included on the panel of topographical surveyors is correct; if it is his policy to retain a panel for five years, particularly given the current economic climate where prices for such services have dropped significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42885/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

The detailed terms and conditions under which public authorities may enter into framework agreements, and contracts based on agreements, are set out in Regulations 33, 34 and 35 of the European Communities (Award of Public Authorities' Contracts) Regulations 2006, which were made by the Minister for Finance. The duration of a framework agreement may not generally exceed 4 years. It is a matter for local authorities as contracting authorities to implement public procurement procedures in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements.