Mr. Michael Finn:

I cannot comment specifically on any particular contract or say who is being paid what. I can tell the Deputy that a lot of work is being done, much of it relating to IT, in respect of our modernisation and renewal programme. In terms of new systems, we have a new investigation management system which will be in place by the end of this year. It is based on the current PULSE architecture. It will be able to work with our new system when it is in place. Putting all that together is expensive and involves a lot of work. In fairness to the Government, it has given us the funding to start off that modernisation and renewal programme in order that, when we get our new system, the new systems which we are developing right now or which have developed in the last two or three years will be able to fit into it and will not be a waste of money. I mentioned one new system introduced in 2015 which helps us track our incidents to make sure that every one is followed up on. I did not bring any specific information in respect of who gets what.

A new contract is being worked on. My colleague, the executive director, has mentioned he is currently working with the Office of Government Procurement. Any new tenders going out will be in accordance with the guidelines and will in the EU Journal, etc.