Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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That is clear. Is the committee agreed that we will seek that clarification and further information relating to Circular 13/2014? Agreed.

The next item of correspondence is No. 980B from Mr. Ken Spratt, Secretary General at the Department of Transport, dated 16 December, providing information requested by the Committee of Public Accounts relating to non-compliant procurement. The committee has a standing agreement to request explanations for material instances of non-compliant procurement identified by the Comptroller and Auditor General to a value of more than €500,000. The quantum here is €1,131,000. It is proposed to note and publish that item of correspondence.

Deputy Devlin had flagged this matter but he is not with us. Does any other member wish to comment on that issue? No. We will note and publish that correspondence.

The next item of correspondence is No. 982B from Dr. Orlaigh Quinn, Secretary General at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, dated 17 December, providing information requested by the committee during its meeting with representatives of the Department on 18 November. It includes responses to the 12 questions asked on a range of issues, including the restart grant and the number of jobs created through foreign direct investment since 2019. It is proposed to note and publish this item of correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed. Deputy Carthy flagged this matter for discussion.