Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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102. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to legislate to put the OGP on a statutory footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32223/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the OGP commenced operations in 2014 and, together with four key sectors (Health, Defence, Education and Local Government), has responsibility for sourcing goods and services on behalf of the Public Service. In addition, the OGP also has responsibility for procurement policy and procedures. I intend to progress legislation to establish the OGP on a statutory basis in due course. The priorities for the Government's Legislative programme are guided by the commitments set out in the "Programme for a Partnership Government".