Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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Question 233: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details on the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered outside the State in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; if he will provide details in respect of the number and value of State capital project contracts awarded to companies registered in the Republic of Ireland in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34814/11]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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The Deputy has confirmed that the information sought is in relation to State capital construction projects. My Department did not award any such contracts during the period in question.

During 2011 my Department co-funded PEACE and Interreg Programmes which cover the Border counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These Programmes are administered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), a north-south body established under the Good Friday Agreement. PEACE and INTERREG projects are proposed and implemented by Lead Partners who apply to the SEUPB for funding for particular projects. Any contracts for capital works are awarded by the Lead Partners and are not considered as State capital construction project contracts.