Subscribe	The policy and practice of the rules governing public procurement by state and other awarding authorities under the relevant EU Public Procurement Directives is a hugely important area. These Directives constitute the framework within which public bodies with responsibility for awarding contracts (above certain thresholds) in the services, supplies, works and utility sectors, must operate. With the enactment of the State Authorities (Public Private Partnership Arrangements) Act, 2002 Ireland now has a domestic statutory framework to facilitate public private partnerships. This will have a significant bearing on how major infrastructural projects are financed and built. We have extensive experience in advising clients in this area.