Written answers

Tuesday, 21 February 2006

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Departmental Contracts

9:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress made within his Department with regard to reviewing existing contract specifications awarded by all Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6359/06]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, in late October 2005 the Minister for Finance announced initiatives to ensure enhanced efficiency and accountability in large scale public expenditure projects. The Government also decided in October 2005 to establish a peer review process for major ICT projects. Detailed guidelines on the implementation of the measures outlined by the Government and the Minister for Finance were recently received in my Department.

My Department is examining the new guidelines, which outline the need to review projects valued in excess of €30 million. My Department has no existing contracts or projects meeting that criterion. The Department is committed to engagement in the peer review process of the Department of Finance as the need arises.

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