Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is during the tendering application process that they are required to show these proofs. However, what steps are available to bodies after the contractor has been appointed in terms of monitoring ongoing work, particularly in regard to the subcontracting of elements of the contract? I believe that, to a certain extent, a blind eye is turned to this because the awarding of contracts is generally on the most competitive price. Given the costs of doing business are lower outside this jurisdiction, it is very difficult for tendering companies resident here to be successful on price alone.

Will the Minister expand on what role the public body can play after the tender has been awarded and while construction is ongoing in order to police this measure? I believe this needs to be stepped up.

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