Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
487. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details relating to the €210,000 payment made to a company (details supplied) in 2017 for double crew cab pick-ups; the further details regarding the payment of €372,739 for double crew cab pick-ups in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis expenditure relates to ongoing investment by the Coast Guard in a fleet of Toyota Hilux Double Crew Cab Pick Ups used in the context of their role as a search and rescue service. The expenditure of €372,739 in 2016 and €210,000 in 2017 relates to the purchase and fit out of vehicles in this period.
The procurement was conducted on a competitive basis through an open tendering procedure via the Official Journal of the EU and eTenders.
