Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015
297. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the implementation of recommendations arising from the recent report on the performance review of the public works contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13337/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Report on the performance of the Public Works Contract was published on 11 December last year. It contains 4 interim recommendations and a framework for a medium term strategy to inform engagement between industry stakeholders.
Engagement with industry stakeholders is underway on the interim recommendations and the three recommendations which amend the conditions of contract will be implemented by the middle of this year. The recommendation relating to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) award for works contracts will be implemented later this year upon publication of robust criteria and guidance material.
Broader engagement on the procurement of public projects will be ongoing with industry stakeholders throughout 2015. They will be invited to contribute to a medium-term strategy which will encompass procurement and recent developments in the fields of technology and legislation governing the construction industry. Key areas such as performance evaluation, risk management and different contracting strategies will also be considered as part of the strategy with recommendations to be put to Government before the end of this year.
A copy of the report is available to download from the construction Procurement Reform website: http://constructionprocurement.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Report-on-the-Review-of-the-Performance-of-the-Public-Works-Contract.pdf
