Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if complaints have been received by him regarding public works potentially being carried out by contractors operating in the black economy; the number of complaints that were upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27375/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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For school building projects, procedures are in place to mitigate against the possibility of appointing a main contractor who is not tax compliant . Following the tender process and before a contract is put in place, the recommended bidder must satisfy the standard requirements which are taken from the Department of Finance Capital Management Works Framework. These requirements include confirmation of tax clearance, compliance with legal obligations in regard to sick pay and pensions etc.