Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have circulated guidelines relating to contracts for implementation. I will also be engaging in detailed discussions with the construction industry in respect of other aspects of this matter.

There has been an improvement in the way the system operates. Deputy Bruton, in his position as an Opposition spokesperson, is trying to suggest that nothing has been done and that they money has been wasted or has disappeared into thin air. That is not the case and there have been improvements.

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