Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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635. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a tendering competition was carried out for the design and supply of the new operational uniform for An Garda Síochána; if so, the details of the successful tenderer; the breakdown of the cost of the outsourced work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9195/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.

I can confirm that there was a tender process for the contract to provide the new Garda Uniforms. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the contract was awarded to James Boylan Safety Ltd.

I have sought further information from An Garda Síochána with regard to the Deputy's further questions but did not receive it in time. I will write to the Deputy with the information when I have received it.