Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to return to the construction sector. Obviously, it is an extremely important sector where huge numbers of people are unemployed. I know Mr. Ó Foghlú sent some of this in the material but could we pad it out a little for the record of the meeting? The Comptroller and Auditor General report noted that the Department did not have standardised procedures in place for the compilation of regular meaningful data on the number of individuals participating, interventions provided and the related costs in respect of the three construction programmes. I know this was because these outturns do not become available until the programme is completed. I understand that this is the Department operating completely in line with the scheme but while it might operating by the rule book, are there not missed opportunities in terms of not having this data at an earlier stage to make sure the interventions are as tailored and targeted as possible?