Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will not be drawn into the cul-de-sac of name calling that Deputy Barry wants. This is an important issue and his attempt to trivialise it at the end of his contribution does not do it any fairness or justice. For the record and the information of the House, I discussed this matter with the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, this morning.

As regards the other matter also raised by Deputy Calleary, the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, is very confident that the schools potentially affected by the collapse of Carillion will be delivered and he yesterday spoke to the National Development Finance Agency, NDFA, in that regard. He is very confident that the risk to those schools will be mitigated and they will be looked after. However, I will not be drawn into specific allegations that have been made regarding named companies. I have noted the name of the company and will refer the matter to my officials and revert to the Deputy in due course.

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