Eoghan Murphy (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The purpose was to use Oireachtas representative from every party or none because they are very well connected to small businesses, in particular, in every part of the country, and they have invited along their contact base. When we were in Cavan we had almost 40 companies in the room who had been invited by local political representatives. On that occasion we received excellent feedback from the companies on the problems they have experienced on issues like subcontracting, as has been mentioned. The information will feed into the reforms that we will bring about.

An increased threshold has been mentioned or the existing €25,000 on etenders of up to €50,000. The initiative has pros and cons. I have brought this matter to the SME advisory group for its consideration as to whether we should make the move.