Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
138. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the names of the new companies that have taken on contracts for direct provision centres in the past 24 months; and the names of the companies which they have taken over these contracts from. [19584/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 1 May 2015, one company, Sidetracks Ltd., T/A Great Western House has taken over the contract at that centre which was previously held by Shaun Hennelly who traded as a sole trader at that centre up to that time.
The Deputy will be aware that in late 2016 following an EU wide competition organised by the Office of Government Procurement, two companies were awarded contracts for the management and operation of the State owned centres. The companies in question were Aramark Ltd and Onsite Facilities Management Ltd. The contract awarded to Aramark covered the centres in Athlone, Kinsale Road and Knockalisheen. The contract awarded to Onsite Facilities Management Ltd covered the centres in Killarney and Tralee.
