Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

A high level group is examining all areas of procurement by the Department to see where efficiencies and savings can be generated. Printing is a specialised business. Some of the contracts are for printing booklets rather than simple letterheads and complimentary slips.

There is a tendering process which is open and transparent. Some of the contracts awarded by the Department are very small. In general, we depend on the National Procurement Service for larger contracts and general provisions to the Department itself. We are conscious of cost savings in the present climate. We can look at all aspects of this matter.

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