Public Procurement Law

March 2011: Publication Abandoned

This new book examines both the EC and Irish laws governing public procurement in Ireland. It examines two new public procurement EC Directives and their implementation into Irish law.

It also examine the Irish guidelines issued by the Department of Finance and deals with civil enforcement under both the EC and national public procurement regimes, as well as detailing the enforcement powers of the European Commission.

• Part I - EC public procurement rules: Background, Common features of the directives, Public Sector Directive, Utilities Directive
• Part II - Irish public procurement rules: Background, The Department of Finance's Green Book 1994, Supplies and services - the Department of Finance's 2004 Guidelines, Engaging construction consultants and managing consultants, PPP Guidelines including reporting arrangements and the Process Auditor
• Part III Enforcement: EC Remedies Directives, Remedies for breach of National Guidelines, Practical advice for public bodies and bidders