John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In regard to NAMA, the committee has received a number of pieces of correspondence on NAMA, one of which was received only this week and is due for circulation tomorrow and relates to complaints from an individual regarding a lack of engagement, feelings of being bullied and difficulties around organising meetings to try to resolve issues. We discussed similar complaints from another individual during previous meetings. The case about which I am speaking now is a separate case. This issue needs to be addressed. When the correspondence received yesterday has been circulated, we will address it in the context of our examination of NAMA's annual report and financial statements for 2014, in respect of which we need to examine various transactions.

Another issue highlighted in the National University of Ireland Maynooth accounts is the non-compliance with procurement guidelines. The same applies in regard to the HSE and many other agencies that come before the committee. One wonders what needs to be done to bring them in line with the guidelines or who has oversight in this regard. Is procurement in this area the responsibility of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform?