Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
1344 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the amount paid by his Department to mobile telephone companies for the past five years; the name of the companies used; the criteria used in deciding which mobile telephone company to use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18890/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2009 my Department issued a mini-tender under a Department of Finance Framework agreement. Vodafone was selected on the basis of the cost and quality of service provided. This agreement also allows my Department to benefit from any reduced charges provided for under any subsequent Vodafone contracts with the State. The name of the mobile telephone companies contracted and amounts paid in the last five years are set out below:
|
Year |
Name of Company |
Cost |
|
2007 |
02 and Vodafone |
€193,168 |
|
2008 |
02 and Vodafone |
€170,882 |
|
2009 |
Vodafone |
€133,743 |
|
2010 |
Vodafone |
€142,036 |
|
2011 |
Vodafone |
€120,879 |
