Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
343. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the arrangement in place to provide transport or limousine services to the State Pathologist and Deputy State Pathologists; the annual cost of same in each year since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12386/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of the State Pathologist provides independent expert advice on matters relating to forensic pathology and performs post mortem examinations in cases where foul play is suspected.
A driver and vehicle service is available to the State Pathologist and her Deputies when they are called to cases outside of Dublin. This is necessitated by the 24/7 year-round nature of he pathologists’ work. The service is sourced through a procurement process held at regular intervals. The current provider was selected through a procurement process undertaken in conjunction with the Office of Government Procurement using its National Framework for Passenger Ground Transportation Services for all public sector bodies.
A breakdown of the costs of the driver and vehicle service from 2010 to early March 2018 is provided in the table:
|
Year |
Costs |
|
2010 |
€30,518.10 |
|
2011 |
€19,316.90 |
|
2012 |
€24,161.20 |
|
2013 |
€19,604.60 |
|
2014 |
€26,921.70 |
|
2015 |
€21,518.05 |
|
2016 |
€30,270.10 |
|
2017 |
€29,595.50 |
|
2018 to 5 March 2018 |
€7,191.25 |
