Written answers

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Search and Rescue Service Provision

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a service (details supplied) is scheduled for tendering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22753/21]

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to amend or change the scope of a tender (details supplied) from the existing operation once the tender is put up for renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22754/21]

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to retain a service (details supplied) in a dedicated area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22756/21]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 170 and 171 together.

The current status of the procurement process for the national IRCG aviation service can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and my Department's dedicated webpage - linked here SAR Webpage. R117, which is based in Waterford airport, is part of the existing CHCI DAC national service procured in 2010 and which is under contract until June 2023, with possible further extensions to June 2025.

KPMG have been appointed to carry out the detailed business/economic assessment in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code which will determine the scope, nature and procurement strategy for the next IRCG service. The outcome of the business case will go to Government later in Q2 2021. Once this step is taken, a tender should issue shortly thereafter.

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