Departmental Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022

Wednesday, 6 April 2022

Ceisteanna (29)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

29. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the names of all companies supplying private security and cleaning services in all Departments including the cost of private cleaning in each Department; the cost of private security in each Department; the number of private cleaners supplied to each Department to provide these duties as part of these contracts; the number of private security personnel supplied to Departments on foot of these contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18432/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Finance

I wish to advise the Deputy that I can provide information in respect of my Department only.

As to private security, the Department of Finance does not utilise such services. In terms of cleaning services, the Department uses "Allpro Services" for these purposes. This company has been in situ since 2021, and was appointed following a competitive tendering process carried out in conjunction with the Office of Government Procurement. This contract amounts to some €416,312.59 per annum for the duration of two years, and currently uses some 20 cleaners ( 3 full-time and 17 part-time). The cleaning service is provided on the basis of a shared service to my Department.