Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 438: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government 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. [27376/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Public authorities are obliged to award contracts in line with all national and EU requirements and guidelines. These, inter alia , require that successful contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Revenue Commissioners and adhere to national employment guidelines. I am not aware of complaints of the nature specified in the question having being received by my Department.