Written answers
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Departmental Contracts
Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein)
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726. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3204/25]
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Social Protection and the bodies under the aegis of the department currently outsource cleaning services and security services as listed below. These services are conducted in line with Government procurement processes.
| Department /Body under the Aegis of the Department | Service | Value (Inc VAT at 13.5%) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Social Protection | Cleaning | €4,256,250 per year | Initial 2-year contract. The Department has the option of 2 twelve-month extensions if required. |
| Department of Social Protection | Window cleaning services | €461,065 per year | Initial 2-year contract. The Department has the option of 2 twelve-month extensions if required. |
| Department of Social Protection | Security | €4,988,625 per year | Initial 2-year contract. The Department has the option of 2 twelve-month extensions if required. |
| Pensions Authority (including the Pensions Council) | Cleaning | €20,000 per year | 3 years |
| The Citizen’s Information Board | Cleaning | €12,240 per year | Initial 2-year contract. The Citizen’s Information Board has the option of 2 twelve-month extensions if required. |
My department keeps all contracts for the services as outlined above under regular review.
Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein)
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727. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3222/25]
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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As of the 31 December 2024, my Department directly employs 137 Service Officers and 5 cleaners. The agencies under the aegis of my Department do not directly employee cleaners or service officers.
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