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

This has been circulating for quite some time. It is very easy for people to make statements with regard to various contracts or value for money but we have to allow the staff of that office to do their job and to use their purchasing powers. They deal with business worth €9 billion in contracts and suppliers. It is not a simple job by any means. We have to be careful in striking the right balance.