Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2018
35. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the tender recently published by her Department seeking advice and support in relation to the SAFE programme project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2027/18]
View answerMy Department published a tender for the supply of technical support and advice in respect of the SAFE Programme on the 5th of January 2018. My Department requires independent expertise; advice and support in the area of electronic card and chip technology to support work being undertaken under the SAFE / Public Services Card (PSC) Project on behalf of all public bodies. This expertise and advice is required at both the detailed technical level and the strategic level. This expertise is not available within my Department. The tender is for the provision of 175 days service over a five year period.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
