Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Once the Chairman moans and groans with the facts, that is what it is all about. The circular refers to turnover but turnover is proportionate. In other words it should never be used as a reason not to grant a contract. That may occur because a local procurement officer does not know his or her business and is misinterpreting the circular in such a way.