Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Before I hand back to the Minister, I agree with my colleagues. It is completely wrong that there are no sanctions for the builder concerned. It is very disconcerting to think possible future tenders might be sent the same way, despite what we have learned and what, to be fair, the press has uncovered. In this instance, it has done the State some service in bringing the matter to our attention. The first all members of the committee knew anything about the breaches was when they read about them in the newspapers. I have a folder which contains newspaper cuttings which indicate the good and accurate coverage this issue has so rightfully received. I will hand back to the Minister to respond to some of the questions raised and comments made.