Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
465. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of staff within his Department and its agencies who hold a formal procurement qualification or certification (for example, CIPS, NFQ Level 6 or higher in procurement, EU public procurement training), broken down by organisation, in tabular form. [33654/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department does not hold any records in relation to those who hold formal procurement qualifications (specifically CIPS, or NFQ Level 6 or Higher in procurement). The Learning & Development Unit in my Department work collaboratively with the Procurement Unit and the OGP to deliver regular communications, guidance and training to staff on the procurement process.
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) plays an central role in helping my Department procure goods and services. My Department's Procurement Unit also operates a suite of oversight arrangements to ensure compliance with public procurement guidelines to the greatest extent possible.
With regard to bodies under the aegis of my Department, the information sought by the Deputy is an operational matter for those bodies and not something for which I have direct day-to-day responsibility.
