Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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47. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the National Public Procurement Strategy review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39587/25]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Programme for Government includes a commitment to reviewing the public procurement process to make it more transparent and encourage greater participation from SMEs. Working towards this aim, and to set out the strategic direction of public procurement for the next five years, my Department is developing a first national public procurement strategy.

The strategy has been subject to an extensive consultation process, which has been critical to understanding the primary challenges and opportunities for both public bodies and suppliers. My officials are currently reviewing the submissions to the public consultation and the insights garnered from three workshops. This feedback will be brought into the next phase of consultation which will involve discussions with key stakeholders to agree desired outcomes and actions for inclusion in the strategy.

Following this key stage, I will work with colleagues across government to agree actions to support the delivery of strategic, innovative, sustainable and transparent public procurement that promotes competition and value for money. I plan on bringing the strategy to Government in Q4 2025.