Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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202. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the duration of the merchant agreement where payment by debit or credit card is accepted for services provided by his Department or bodies under its aegis to members of the public; when the term of the agreement will end; if the merchant agreement is awarded by way of tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15731/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department secured banking services by way of a tendering process. The services were extended in 2013 to include a facility whereby payment is accepted by means of credit or debit card. The merchant agreement in respect of debit/credit card services will be renewed in 2016.