Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is fair enough. I accept that. However, one imagines it is a significant amount of money for both reports.

With regard to the regulations within the HSE and transparency, it is hard to see how Mr. O'Brien can say procurement rules were followed. Let us be clear. There was a departure in the process within the HSE. This is all about a process and it is very important for this committee, with respect to a public body that is obviously required to adhere strictly to tender rules, to ensure the spending of public moneys, particularly in such a sensitive area, is objective and independent. That is important. It is the rationale for tendering.