Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 February 2014

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Ceisteanna (133)

Shane Ross

Ceist:

133. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Taoiseach the way the departmental contracts for taxi companies for the purposes of taxis for the use of departmental staff are decided and allocated; if there is a public tender process for taxi companies wishing to apply for these contracts; the process for allocating the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/14]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

My Department publicly tenders in respect of a taxi service for the Department. The Department most recently entered a contract for the provision of taxi services on 22nd July 2013 following a competitive tendering process which was placed on e-Tenders in May 2013.