Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegates for the clarification of the procurement process. I wish to go back to the matter with Mr. Culhane and the Commissioner. I would prefer if, say, in Galway local suppliers could be favoured, but, obviously, they have to comply with the procurement rules. However, what An Garda Síochána seems to be doing, inadvertently or otherwise, is allowing some suppliers to get contracts because of non-compliance with the procurement rules. Is that not right? I see the supply of vegetables and so on listed: "Peters Fruit & Veg - Catering [...] Tender in progress."