Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of State contracts that were not awarded to the lowest tender or bid in each year since 2011 to date in his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department; the reason the lowest tender or bid was not chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8805/19]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the information sought cannot be provided in the time allowed. As soon as the information has been collated I will write to the Deputy on the matter.

In addition I have asked that the agencies which fall under the remit of this Department respond to you directly on the question raised.