John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are attempting to resolve this issue. We are talking about the definition of micro and small business. National procurement is a bigger issue but we are dealing here with the supplies to schools. I refer to Circular 10/14 which deals with the breaking down of that contract. Has direct contact been made from the small firms? I presume there is a database of school suppliers. Schools are quite within their rights to buy from local suppliers based on the authority given to the school principals.