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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Ceisteanna (132)

Micheál Martin

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132. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist it with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos in terms of his departmental strategies or policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15389/19]

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In answer to the Deputy's question and following on from receipt of clarification from the Deputy’s office, my Department has not undertaken procurement processes in relation to consultancy agencies, media or otherwise, to assist with formulating or contributing to policy messaging on social media or videos on behalf of my Departmental strategies or policies in 2018 and to date in 2019.

The Deputy will be aware that the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) National Public Procurement Policy Framework sets out the procurement procedures to be followed by Government Departments and State Bodies under national and EU rules. It is Government policy that public bodies, where possible, should make use of OGP Framework agreements when undertaking any procurement processes.

I can advise the Deputy that my Department’s Compliance Officer also performs the role of Procurement Officer and provides guidance and support to staff on undertaking public procurement,  including promoting compliance with EU public procurement directives and regulations. My Department is committed to ensuring that procurement processes undertaken by its staff are carried out in conformity with all relevant national and EU legislation.

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