David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I understand the intention is that this would come into effect after the tendering process had been completed and selections had been made. Since it would occur after the event, it should not impede the commercial sensitivities to which the Minister alluded. From that viewpoint, the assumptions underpinning the cost-benefit analysis would be published after the event. That means that during the event there would be far more discipline on projects and we would obtain better value for money.

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