Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have it on the good authority that the €40 million turnover threshold was indeed a requirement for tendering companies. Perhaps the Minister will look into the matter and draw up a note as to how that figure was arrived at. The Minister referred to complexity. In fact, all we have had is a statement to the effect that the complexity arises because the system will be used by Departments and will support the planning and evaluation of services. However, that aspect was never outlined so that the likes of me can understand where the complexity actually lies.

The Minister made no reference to the fact that a person, persons or company involved in analysis, design and advice in regard to the system is now benefitting from the ten-year contract that was awarded.

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