Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Finally, could I talk to Mr. Ryan about procurement? It was noted in the audit report by the Comptroller and Auditor General that the Courts Service did not comply with all the relevant guidelines regarding procurement. Ten contracts to the value of €1.5 million were extended beyond their original contract dates without any procurement process. Could Mr. Ryan indicate how that happened and why it happened?