Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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850. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 761 of 15 September 2021, if tenders for the courses and training provided were issued; if so, the persons who responded; the criteria by which the course provider was ultimately chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46203/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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No tenders were issued for these particular training courses which provided a specific development opportunity for senior staff in the Department, as the courses in question facilitated a blend of senior managers from both the private and public sectors.

The Department was not required to publish a public advertisement for purchases of this value under the National Public Procurement guidelines.

The Department's Learning and Development function would have reviewed the market at the time to ensure that the training sought was relevant and provided value for money for the taxpayer.