Mr. Ger Cowhig:

To minimise the number that we draw off that, we have established frameworks and panels from which many of the quotes and tenders are drawn. These are pre-called, which means one invites companies in the open market to apply to be placed on the panel or framework. One undertakes an assessment process with the suppliers in question to place them on the panel. Companies being drawn for these types of tenders primarily come off these panels. They have, therefore, gone through some type of assessment.

Requisition orders do not go up on our system unless approved by proper authority and there are different levels of approval, extending up to board level, depending on the amount involved.