Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is his intention that Departments and agencies might use An Post for electronic monetary transmissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2037/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I have no function in this matter. The responsibility for the awarding of Government contracts, including those that involve electronic fund transfers, rests with the Department awarding the contract. Furthermore, under procurement legislation, contracts must be awarded following a transparent public procurement process. It is an operational matter for the board and management of An Post as to whether they tender for Government contracts.