Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1319. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the criteria by which food supply contracts are awarded for persons in temporary accommodation whether or not cooking facilities are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39624/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFood supply contracts for persons in temporary accommodation are on a fully catered basis, i.e. cooking facilities are not provided. These services contracts are directly awarded in reliance on the derogation contained in Regulation 32(2)(c) of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (“2016 Procurement Rules”) (S.I. 284/2016) and as referenced in the European Communications. Criteria used when directly awarding contracts include: ability to meet urgent timelines, cost.
