Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
385. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a designated head of procurement; if each agency or public body under her Department’s remit also has a designated head of procurement; and if so, to list those entities, along with the name or grade of the person holding that role. [33638/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Education and Youth have two designated ‘heads of procurement’ outlined below;
|
Section |
‘Head of Procurement’ roles |
Scope |
Grade |
|
Shared Services Implementation Unit |
1 |
‘Goods & Services’ |
Principal Officer |
|
Planning and Building Unit |
1 |
School ‘Works’ |
Principal Officer |
In the Department of Education and Youth however, procurement is managed by each individual Business Unit, with the head of procurement aiding units in adhering to public procurement regulations. There is also a Procurement Policy Unit in the department, that provides advisory services and advocates best practices on public procurement matters.
The information in respect of state bodies under the aegis, within the scope of the Deputy’s question, is not held by my department. State bodies have been provided with the question and have been advised to respond directly to the Deputy.
