Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Most Irish companies agree that some tender documents are constructed in such a way that Irish businesses cannot win them, as they are so large. The Minister stated that there could be scope, but he should consider the overall impact. While a line Department might save €1 million on a contract, the loss of employment locally must be included in the broader perspective. The gains in one Department should not directly result in losses in local businesses.

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