176 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children the date of the last occasion when a tender was sought for the supply of agricultural and dairy produce to hospitals in the south east; if preference is given to Irish dairy products; if the current supplier is Irish; if the products are Irish or sourced locally; the date for a new tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36027/09]

The information requested is being provided by the Health Service Executive and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.