Govt Press Release
Prompt Payment Returns: DETE Agencies Publish 2026 Quarterly Supplier Payment Reports
DETE has published 2026 quarterly prompt payment returns showing supplier payments made within 15 days across its agencies.
Public Procurement
Govt Press Release
Prompt Payment Returns 2026: Irish Government Departments Publish Q1–Q3 Supplier Payment Data
Ireland’s 2026 prompt payment returns cover Q1–Q3 supplier payments made within 15 days by central government departments.
Govt Press Release
Sell to Government: OGP Opens New Opportunities for Irish SMEs
OGP expands free webinars and SME briefings to help Irish businesses understand eTenders and compete for public sector…
Govt Press Release
gov.ie Prompt Payment Returns: State Agency Quarterly Records Explained
gov.ie Prompt Payment Returns brings together quarterly payment records from state agencies under the Department of Climate, Energy…
Europe News
UK Minister Warns Excluding Britain from ‘Made in Europe’ Policy Could Weaken European Industry
The UK is seeking inclusion in the EU’s proposed “Made in Europe” policy, warning that exclusion could disrupt…
Breaking News
Breaking News: State Paid ‘Substantial’ Settlements to Asylum Accommodation Providers
The State paid substantial legal settlements to asylum accommodation providers after cancelled agreements, a watchdog says.
Govt Press Release
gov.ie Consultancy Spending: Enterprise Department Publishes 2023–2025 Expenditure
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has published consultancy expenditure records covering 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Breaking News
Breaking News: European Commission Investigates Suspected Solar Panel Bid-Rigging
The European Commission is investigating suspected bid-rigging involving solar panel companies in a public procurement process.
Europe News
EU Countries Split Over What Should Count as “Made in Europe”
France, Germany and Spain disagree over how the EU should define “Made in Europe” in proposed industrial procurement…
Europe News
European Commission proposes preference for EU suppliers in strategic public contracts
The European Commission has proposed giving EU suppliers preference in selected strategic public contracts, but the measure still…
Govt Press Release
Public Procurement Strategy: Ireland Launches 2026–2030 National Plan
Ireland’s first national public procurement strategy sets 51 actions for sustainable, transparent and SME-supportive public purchasing from 2026…
Europe News
EU Commission Proposes European Preference in Public Contracts
The European Commission has proposed giving European suppliers a preference in selected strategic public contracts, but the plan…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Tender Returns Highlight the Gap Between Construction Guides and Reality
Tender returns reveal why construction costs can differ sharply from published guides, with risk, design, labour and market…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Gardaí launch €5m tender for new speed guns and road enforcement support
Gardaí have opened a €5m tender for new speed guns, calibration, repairs and support in a major road…
Govt Press Release
Office of Government Procurement: New Strategy and Services on gov.ie
The Office of Government Procurement on gov.ie highlights its services, supplier guidance and new National Public Procurement Strategy…
Govt Press Release
Public Procurement Strategy: Government Publishes Ireland’s First National Public Procurement Strategy
Ireland has published its first National Public Procurement Strategy, aiming to boost transparency, value for money and SME…
Govt Press Release
Public Procurement Strategy: Procuring for Our Future National Public Procurement Strategy 2026-2030
Ireland publishes its first Public Procurement Strategy 2026-2030, setting out a new roadmap for transparent, sustainable state purchasing.
Breaking News
Breaking News: High Court Challenge Filed Over €12.6m TUD Grangegorman Catering Contract
High Court challenge pauses €12.6m TUD Grangegorman catering contract as dispute over tender scoring moves into the Commercial…
Govt Press Release
Ministers Launch New Farm Safety Awareness Tender for Irish Secondary Schools
A new school farm safety tender aims to help reduce child and teen injuries on Irish farms through…
News
High-Stakes Court Fight Emerges Over Dublin’s New Parking Enforcement Deal
A fast-tracked court dispute over Dublin’s €51.2m clamping contract could shape city parking enforcement and public spending.