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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Dec 2012)

Damien English: I welcome all of our witnesses and invite Ms Erwin to make her presentation.

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2012)

Damien English: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012. It is unusual to be in the House on a Monday and it is good to get a chance to speak on this issue, among others. The Bill is another important part of a practical tranche of legislation which has come through the House lately. It will deliver greater reform and competition...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts awarded...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in her Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all contracts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postal Services (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if An Post’s decision to tender for a national post code system presents potential conflict of interest issues in view of their stated opposition to the system as a result of the benefits which could be accrued to private commercial marketing companies to the detriment of An Post; if he is concerned that the necessary...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

Damien English: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of each service in his Department that is currently outsourced; the company that provides such services and the total cost for these services; the other services which may be outsourced in the future that are currently being run in his Department; the names of the companies, fees paid and nature of service for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: I thank Ms McGrath and her officials for attending today's meeting. She has done her best in answering the questions relating to her areas. This has been an informative and useful process. We will continue to examine this issue further as it is very important that small businesses can access public contracts. We will revert to Ms McGrath with more questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: I will take a question from Deputy Tóibín. I believe Deputy Calleary also has a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: Does Ms McGarth want to comment on the framework?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: In fairness, the Deputy asked for that beforehand and members were given an opportunity. I know questions can arise thereafter but we will have another opportunity again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Eligibility of Small Firms in Tendering for Capital Projects: Discussion with Office of Public Works (11 Dec 2012)

Damien English: That is feedback with those who wish to tender. Do you have the same discussions with the buyers and let them know their tendering process is prohibitive? Is that part of your duty?