Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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407. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 348 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. [46197/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Department did not run a training programme or course and therefore a procurement process was not required. Participation in this programme was requested by a member of staff, in line with their learning and development needs. A business case for the request, setting out the benefits of participation in this course, was submitted and approved. As the total cost of participation was under the €5,000 threshold, under public procurement guidelines, additional quotes were not required.