Ms ?na Butler:

As I mentioned, we conducted an investigation in respect of the commercial flooring sector. That was not public procurement but procurement in the private sector. In that case, we got a complaint alleging there had been collusion or bid-rigging between two companies in the commercial flooring sector in Dublin that were providing flooring to office premises in Dublin. We conducted an investigation in that case and sent a file to the DPP, which prosecuted one of the companies involved. The other company had sought immunity under our cartel immunity programme. That case resulted in a conviction in the Central Criminal Court. The company and the director involved were both convicted of bid-rigging and fines were imposed.

We have had another investigation in respect of school bus transport services-----