Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On the issue of procurement, figures have been set out which indicate that, for one reason or another, not all of which are entirely clear, tenders were not subject to the normal procurement requirements and processes. In his statement Mr. O'Brien referred to the "outs", as it were, in respect of non-compliance with what would be considered to be standard procurement procedure.