Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied that value for money has been achieved by the Office of Public Works in respect of expenditure incurred to date in relation to Ireland's EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2807/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works is responsible for providing logistical support for Ireland's EU Presidency. The use of Dublin Castle primarily, together with a number of other State-owned venues mainly in Dublin, for the hosting of events related to the Presidency has obviated the need for venue hire and has reduced set-up costs.

OPW has procured a number of services on the basis of open market competition. The Commissioners of Public Works are satisfied that value for money has been achieved in the procurement of facilities and services related to the event hosting of the E.U. Presidency.