David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This comes up time and again. It is an issue we have addressed in general terms as a committee. Every time it arises, we should certainly follow up with correspondence and ask for an explanation as why there is non-competitive procurement. It is important to do so. On both issues, particularly the second, we can stress the importance of an explanation and seek one. Is that agreed?

The position on Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, is similar. There was a clear audit opinion but, again, attention is drawn to the recognition of a deferred pension funding asset and non-competitive procurement, of €600,000, of goods and services. Again, I propose that we write to the college and seek an explanation.