Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will make a last point because my time is running out. There was mention of the purchase of four helicopters. The Garda went to public tender for its helicopters and bought them at about €12.5 million to €16 million. The Defence Forces did not go to public tender and purchased them directly. My understanding is they are costing €28 million each. Where is the policy decision there? What about protecting the public funds - taxpayers' money?