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

There are few different factors involved. Cost is a driving factor in terms of leveraging the overall buying power of the State. We are seeking to drive down costs. Lower costs is one of the main drivers behind this process. This is also about putting in place particular standards to ensure procurement is happening in the right way and also to ensure transparency in that regard. Another reason for this is to remove unnecessary delays, such that once there is clarity on what needs to be done the process can go ahead without legal or other interference. Costs, leveraging the purchasing power of the State and achieving value for money are the main drivers behind this.