The Public Spending Code (PSC) has been in force on a formal basis following Circular (13/13) issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in September 2013. It sets out a unified approach to ensure that all public funds are treated with care and that best value for money is obtained. The PSC contains a set of rules and procedures that ensure that an appropriate standard is met across the Irish public service.
A requirement of the annual Quality Assurance (QA) process is for the Department of Transport to publish details of procurements in over €10 million. These details are published on Procurement over €10 million.
Step five of the Quality Assurance (QA) process requires departments to complete a QA Report on an annual basis. The QA report is an evaluation the level of compliance among the department’s divisions and associated agencies. Copies of the QA reports can be accessed via the links below:
Quality Assurance Report for 2013 Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
This Annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of responsibility.
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Appendix 1 - Inventory
Listed is the full detailed inventory of expenditure being considered, incurred and ended.
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Appendix 2- Checklists
A list of the capital expenditure being considered.
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Appendix 3- In Depth Checks
Reviews of three projects were completed in February 2014 to assess the level of compliance with the Code through a more detailed analysis.
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Quality Assurance Report 2014
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of responsibility.
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Appendix 1 and 2
Expenditure Being Considered and Checklist responses.
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Appendix 3 – In-Depth Checks
The In-Depth Checks were conducted by EFEU in line with a specific methodology developed in line with the guidance set out in the Public Spending Code and evaluation experience.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s assessment of compliance with the Public Spending PSC. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of responsibility.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015 - Appendix 1
This section refers to Expenditure during the Appraisal, Planning and Design Phases.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015 - Appendix 2
Appendix 2 contains the checklists from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority, Irish Rail, Road Safety Authority, Medical Bureau of Road Safety, Sport Ireland, Fáilte, Tourism Ireland Limited.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015 - Appendix 3
The following appendix sets out the In-Depth Checks undertaken on the Helicopter Search and Rescue Service and Galway City Bypass.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015 - Appendix 4(1)
An overview of the key issues and recommended follow up actions for the Green Schools Travel Programme.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2015 - Appendix 4(2)
Key issues and recommended follow up actions for current expenditure on National Road Maintenance.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2016
This annual Quality Assurance Report is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of responsibility.
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Public Spending Code Quality Assurance Report 2016 Appendix 1
The following appendix sets out the In-Depth Checks undertaken by the Department for the 2016 Quality Assurance Report.
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Quality Assurance Report 2017 Assessment of Public Spending Code Compliance
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of the Department’s responsibility.
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Public Spending Code - Quality Assurance 2017 Appendix A
This section details all 2017 Expenditure on projects/programmes valued in excess of €500,000 and which are in the appraisal, planning or design phases of the project/programme life-cycle.
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Public Spending Code - Quality Assurance 2017 Appendix B
This section details all procurement contracts that were held by DTTaS and its agencies in 2017 and which were valued in excess of €10 million.
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Public Spending Code - Quality Assurance 2017 Appendix C
This section details the self-assessed compliance checklists received from DTTaS bodies and agencies.
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Public Spending Code - Quality Assurance 2017 Appendix D
This appendix details the four in-depth check reports with respect to: Foynes-Limerick Road Improvement Scheme, Redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Iarnród Éireann - Train Protection System, and BusConnects - Route Selection & Option Study Programme.
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Public Spending Code - Quality Assurance 2017 Appendix E
This section provides an update on the implementation of recommendations arising from the following Value-forMoney Reviews and Focused Policy Assessments: Green Schools Programme FPA, National Roads Maintenance Programme VfM Review, Driver Testing Service VfM Review.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 - Main Report
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of the Department’s responsibility.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 Appendix A
This section details all 2018 Expenditure on projects/programmes valued in excess of €500,000 and which are in the appraisal, planning or design phases of the project/programme life-cycle.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 Appendix B
This section details all procurement contracts that were held by DTTAS and its agencies in 2018 and which were valued in excess of €10 million.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 Appendix C
This section details the self-assessed compliance checklists received from DTTAS bodies and agencies.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 Appendix D
This appendix details the four in-depth check reports with respect to: Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement, Tourism Ireland Web and Creative Development Project, MetroLink, and National Indoor Arena Phase II.
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Quality Assurance Process 2018 Appendix E
This section provides an update on the implementation of recommendations arising from the following Value-for Money Reviews and Focused Policy Assessments: Driver Testing Service VfM Review.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 - Main Report
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of the Department’s responsibility.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 Appendix A
This section details all 2019 Expenditure on projects/programmes valued in excess of €500,000 and which are in the appraisal, planning or design phases of the project/programme life-cycle.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 Appendix B
This section details all procurement contracts that were held by DTTAS/DoT and its agencies in 2019 and which were valued in excess of €10 million.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 Appendix C
This section details the self-assessed compliance checklists received from DTTAS/DoT bodies and agencies.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 Appendix D
This appendix details the four in-depth check reports with respect to: National Vehicle and Driver File – Master Licence Record and N22 Baile Bhúirne to Macroom.
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Quality Assurance Process 2019 Appendix E
This section provides an update on the implementation of recommendations arising from the following Value-for Money Reviews and Focused Policy Assessments: Driver Testing Service VfM Review.
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Quality Assurance Process 2020 – Main report
This annual Quality Assurance Report reflects the Department of Transport assessment of compliance with the Public Spending Code. It is based on the best financial, organisational and performance related information available across the various areas of the Department’s responsibility.
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Quality Assurance Process 2020 Appendix A
This section details all 2020 Expenditure on projects/programmes valued in excess of €500,000 and which are in the appraisal, planning or design phases of the project/programme life-cycle.
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