Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The fallout has predominantly been domestic in terms of the liquidation of Sammon and the impact on subcontractors and jobs. The red flag that was connected with Carillion and the health of the company prior to the contract being awarded is a significant issue. People rely on the State to carry out due diligence. Smaller companies further down the food chain are not in a position to do the kind of forensic examination one would expect the State to do and it would be very unfair to expect them to do it. Does Mr. O'Kelly accept there have been failures in way in which this project has been handled?