David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have one final question and I will move on then. It relates to what Deputy Munster said earlier. The BAM report is in some respects quite damning regarding the board. I do not refer to Mr. Barry; I refer to the previous incarnation of the board. I acknowledge he said there have been a number of changes. It is stated that the contractors - in this case, BAM - understand the contractual relationships better than the development board, allowing them to exploit opportunities to increase prices. It is quite incredible that this is what PwC arrived at. I would like Mr. Barry's or Mr. Breslin's understanding of it. My layman's reading of it is that there may have been a lack of expertise in regard to how the contract works and cost controls. If there are many potential additional claims, people are needed who have the experience and knowledge to address them. PwC's view is that the contractors understand the contractual relationships better than the development board.