Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My final point relates to the SME sector and procurement. The Department has a deadline of Q1 or Q2 of 2014 on this issue. When referring to procurement, the Minister suggested a company could charge two different prices and I have no issue with that. However, organisations throughout the country who might employ ten or 12 people and supply local businesses cannot bid for these large contracts. I understand work is being done on this, but what measures are being put in place to ensure SMEs in small towns and cities can engage in bidding and be assured of an opportunity to get these contracts?