Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
564. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection 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. [33666/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department implements strict governance of public procurement, and all staff involved in procurement must adhere to comprehensive rules set out in the Department’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.
The Department and its agencies fully comply with all government procedures for procurement, ensuring that best practice and regulatory requirements are consistently met across all operations. This commitment extends to all agencies under the Department’s remit, which are also required to maintain compliance with national procurement standards and the relevant EU Directives and regulations.
The Department has a dedicated Project and Procurement Policy Office, which provides support and guidance in procurement matters. Training and advice are provided by the Office of Government Procurement through regular online information sessions and in-person events.
There are currently 6 staff in the Project and Procurement Policy Office, all of whom hold an accredited Certificate in Public Procurement from Public Affairs Ireland.
