David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The disappointment of local businesses which previously supplied goods and services to the college but were not successful in the recent tender process is understandable. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate the obligation on the Commissioner to ensure that best practice under public procurement legislation is followed in the sourcing of goods and services at the Garda College. However, the points the Deputy makes in his contribution and the concerns he raises are serious and an investigation is merited. I will therefore ask the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, to investigate this matter.

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