Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Let us have a little common sense. There are practical steps that can be taken. It is not in contravention of EU diktat to break down tenders into smaller parcels. It happens in almost all other member states. Why we cannot act imaginatively, ensure that work is created in Ireland, allow for the sustaining of existing employment and help in the creation of new jobs is simply beyond my understanding. The Taoiseach has come very late to this.

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