Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015
602. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied that all aggregates supplied to local authority projects are sourced from planning-compliant sources. [25771/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn purchasing goods and services, including aggregates, local authorities are required to comply fully with both national and European Union public procurement rules as set out in guidelines from the Office of Government Procurement within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. In this context, the procurement of any goods and services is a matter for individual local authorities. In addition to public procurement considerations, it is incumbent upon all local authorities to take such steps as are reasonable to ensure that all goods and services they procure are sourced from economic operators compliant with all relevant requirements under law.
