Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The issues raised by Deputy Stanton in his survey are not theoretical. These items were all priced in late August or early September of this year. The differentials call into question public procurement policy. Does this sort of rip-off apply throughout the public procurement system where other materials are required for various categories of people? Why is this not being investigated?

Some 18 months ago, the post-polio support group brought this issue to the attention of the Department of Health and Children. That Department was happy to announce it would investigate it, but nothing has happened.

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