Written answers
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Department of Justice, Equality and Defence
Public Procurement
9:00 pm
Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a review of the existing tendering processes for legal services by Government and State and semi-State agencies to ensure value for money and end anti-competitive practices has taken place; the recommendations that have been made; if a cap on earnings from the State for barristers and solicitors will be set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26443/11]
Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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My Department and the National Procurement Service have been engaged with a number of State bodies which are critically involved in the engagement of legal services, with a view to pursuing reductions in overall costs through a number of measures including reducing fee levels and increasing competitive forces.
My Department will shortly be reporting to me about the extent of reductions already achieved and setting a workable path to secure further improvements.
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