Mr. Paul Quinn:

I will conclude with this point. From a procurement policy perspective, particularly in this area, the OGP supports the work of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in developing a statutory register of contractors.

Such a register, operating on a statutory footing, would be a critical enabler in providing a transparent, objective and reliable mechanism for procurers of public works in selecting compliant contractors. That is an important step in the context of procurers being in a position to choose and select contractors who are in compliance with the law.