Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know that. I wanted to clarify it. Maybe I am misinterpreting it but I think that Mr. Quinn is saying that at no point did he think to allow for these further arrangements to happen. He acted within the rules at all times under his statutory responsibilities. He was appointed to the board based on his competency and expertise in procurement. It seems clear from all of the other meetings and the meetings today that the costs were escalating. It is clear to us now that it was obvious early on. Mr. Breslin referred to how it was when he came back from his leave. Before that, it must have been apparent to Mr. Quinn that it would not cost the amount initially set out. With regard to equipment, which I see as being part of Mr. Quinn's role, was he ever concerned about the buying or procurement of equipment for the hospital? Did he ever do anything with regard to this issue in particular?