Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent to which her Department sources Fairtrade products for use in same. [15816/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The purchase of any products by my Department must be in accordance with the procedures governing public procurement. I understand that Fairtrade products refer in the main to food items and, as such, purchases by the restaurant in my Department are a matter for the catering company concerned. However, I can confirm that the current catering company has a contract for the supply of coffee beans from a supplier that enforces the Fairtrade policy. In addition, this company is accredited to Féile Bia which promotes the purchase of reliable and safe produce.