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In terms of central government, the total number of contracts was nine above the EU threshold level of more than €138 million. Two were awarded to Irish suppliers, the other seven were unawarded at the end of the data collection period. In terms of local and regional authorities, of the 71 contracts, 39 were awarded to Irish suppliers and 31 were unawarded because the contract was not placed, and only one non-Irish supplier won a contract. One of the 71 is the brief, succinct answer to the question.

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