Public Procurement Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

Ceisteanna (459)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

459. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the procurement rules for the tendering process for services such as drain cleaners; the reason local contractors find themselves excluded from this process yet they are the ones who deliver on the tender as sub-contractors to the winning tender; if the procurement process will include a positive weighting system which acknowledges local knowledge and expertise, track record and previous work with local authority water sections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19664/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government

Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all aspects of water services planning, delivery and operation at national, regional and local levels. Contracts entered into by Irish Water are a matter for the utility and I have no function in the matter.

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