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Another sickening revelation about what is going on in this country that is wrong.
The systems in this country is where I see the major problems all round.
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Based on the OP's posts, there's no justification for awarding such tenders to non Irish companies. If the prices are broadly similar and one tendering company will create or preserve Irish jobs, then they should get the contract.
Hi,
Here at home, we have lost 2 big contracts to foreign competition. 20 people laid off as a result. More may follow. All the manufacturing will be done abroad and the product then imported. In one contract we were 2% off on price and in the other we hadn't properly signed a declaration.
The problem we have here in Ireland is due to gross mismanagement of the economy over the last 10-15 years, most things are just too expensive.There is no point in paying inflated prices to Irish companies, just to keep people in highly paid jobs, when foreign companies with lower paid jobs can do the work for less.
As taxpayers, we should all hope that taxpayers money is spent in the most efficient manner possible.
Awarding contracts to foreign companies is the right thing to do if they offer better value.
There is no point in paying inflated prices to Irish companies, just to keep people in highly paid jobs, when foreign companies with lower paid jobs can do the work for less. This would be an inefficient use of taxpayers money.....
Irish Businesses in the private sector will always use foreign inputs if they are better value. This is basic economics. The public sector should do the same.
The Irish taxpayer have arguably been ripped off for a few things recently, we should be happy to see public funds being used efficiently, good value for money etc
This law benefits Irish companies more than it benefits overseas companies. The market for Irish companies is 27 countries rather than 1 small country. Many Irish companies have won large contracts in other EU countries.
Under EU Law, all companies in the EU are allowed to tender for all Government contracts throughout the EU. And all must be treated equally in procurement competitions.
This law benefits Irish companies more than it benefits overseas companies. The market for Irish companies is 27 countries rather than 1 small country. Many Irish companies have won large contracts in other EU countries.
I think there is an element of sour grapes among a minority uncompetitive Irish companies. They expect our Government to waste money on them just because they are Irish. The seem to think they have a 'right' to enrich themselves with Irish taxpayers hard earned cash. The simple facts are that if you are good enough, you'll win your fair share of contracts in both Ireland and elsewhere in the EU.
In addition, some Irish companies cant see beyond their own borders. They only tender for Irish business. Tender rules across the EU are identical, so it doesnt take any more effort or knowledge to tender in another country as it does in Ireland. They need to open their eyes to the huge market out there.
I don't have a problem with govt contracts going to non Irish suppliers, what i do have a problem with is where the tendering process doesn't take place at all and the same contracts are awarded to the same suppliers.
Contracts cant be awarded without a tender - its illegal. So you should complain if you come across this.
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