Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
365. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Education if her Department will undertake the tendering process for staff equipment such as evacuation chairs in order that individual schools do not have to undertake this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10021/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraProcurement of staff equipment such as evacuation chairs is dealt with at local school level and my Department has no plans to change this approach.
Guidance and advice to schools on procurement matters is provided by the Schools Procurement Unit. Dedicated procurement supports and frameworks are generally focussed on large scale and/or more complex procurement matters such as large-scale school building projects or commonly used services such as heating and electricity supplies for schools etc.
