Mr. Eamonn Molloy:

This is a very substantial project dealing with a very substantial and wide-ranging piece of work. It includes dissemination issues and IT upgrades. As civil and public servants, we are out to get the very best deal for the State, one that represents value and protects the State. I would not be doing my job effectively if I did not take advice and put in place arrangements designed to protect the State in the event of contracts not being implemented properly. I can provide further information if members would like more detail on the particular reasons for it.