Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask a question on that point, Mr. Mullins. Is the company obliged to have one big contract for the call centre? Would it not be possible to have a number of smaller contracts, which would allow smaller companies in Ireland to tender? I know the company must comply with international rules and European regulations, but surely it would be possible to break the contract down into smaller contracts in order to secure local jobs.