Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
217. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the number of contracts his Department and State agencies under his aegis hold with a company (details supplied) in view of its recent announcement regarding the need to raise an emergency €700 million; if contingency plans are in place if the company were to collapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21666/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department currently has a contract in place with a subsidiary of Capita. The Department’s contract (2017-2020) is with Capita Business Support for the supply of anti-virus software. The Department has received all goods/services and its licenses are valid and paid for until December 2020 which includes support from Symantec. Additional optional consultancy is provided under this contract if required. No loss is predicted in the event that Capita and/or its subsidiaries cease trading.
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) have a contract with Capita IB Solutions (Ireland) Limited; a subsidiary of Capita PLC. The contract (2014-2019) was in the first instance to supply and implement the Integra Financial Management System (FMS), and then subsequently its ongoing support and maintenance. The first part of this contract has been fully implemented, and therefore no loss is predicted in the event that Capita and/or its subsidiaries cease trading. There are contingency arrangements in place for the FMS system in the event that Capita and/or its subsidiaries cease trading.
