Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 647: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made within his Department in relation to reviewing existing contract specifications awarded by all Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6369/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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On 20 October last the Minister for Finance in an address to Dublin Chamber of Commerce announced a new formalised review and audit system for large infrastructure projects with a value of over €30 million.

My Department is not involved in contracts of that nature. My Department would rarely be involved in projects with a value of over €30 million. These would normally be concerned with the purchase of equipment such as aircraft, ships, armoured cars, etc. Construction projects carried out in military barracks nationwide would be below this level of cost. My Department is fully aware of the need for ensuring value for money in placing contracts and all major projects are subject to strict examination to ensure that the support the objectives of the 2000 White Paper on Defence.