Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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547. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the tendering competition process for licences to operate drinks and snacks mobile units at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 13; the status of existing licences at the location; and the way in which prospective applicants can apply for licences to operate services at this location. [2409/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department is obliged to comply with the Public Procurement Guidelines issued by the Department of Finance when awarding licences to conduct activities at each of the 6 Fishery Harbour Centres. Arrangements with service providers at the 6 Fishery Harbour Centres are kept under review.

Decisions on tendering for new services are decided upon having regard to the appropriateness and suitability of the service, potential impact on other business and services in the area, and implications for operational matters in the harbour. Licences are generally awarded by way of an open public tender process.

Suggestions for new services at Fishery Harbour Centres can be brought to the attention of the Department via the relevant Harbour Master’s office or Sea Fisheries Administration Division in Clonakilty. Decisions on whether to engage in a public tendering process will be made having regard to the considerations outlined above.