231. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025 across his Department, by project, year and value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51812/26]

The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the table below.

The company received the following payments in each year for the provision of support, maintenance, system enhancements, and upgrades to critical Departmental systems, including the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), the Online Motor Tax (OMT) service, and the SafeSeas system. These services are regarded as business-as-usual operational activities and are essential to the ongoing delivery of key public services.

The Department complies fully with public procurement requirements and conducts competitive tender processes for support, maintenance, and licensing contracts to ensure value for money and the effective delivery of ICT services.