Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This issue is similar to others we have conversed about already. It is about a process. We can get into components and how critical or not they are. Stakeholders who work in the field would consider every component critical in the sense that without it, the system would not work. The Minister of State has made his arguments about why determinations would be made. We need a greater level of clarity in respect of how the process will work and how many people would get a chance or opportunity of eyes-on. I accept what the Minister of State said about a judge making the final decision. I would like to think that a sufficient amount of consultation and due diligence would be carried out. I appreciate the Minister of State's description of this as a matter of future-proofing. That means, however, that a serious conversation must be had across Europe to ensure there is capacity among vendors who are not high risk to be able to deliver in a situation where people cannot access the supply chains they used previously. We need an answer on that point.

In fairness to Deputy McNamara - and the Minister of State can answer this point - he is seeking to ensure we have a process in play that provides accountability and includes a proper checklist system to allow us ensure that all the due diligence is carried out as necessary. That applies in respect of the making of these determinations. I would also like some detail as to how much conversation is happening at a wider, international level. If a decision is made in respect of future-proofing, are conversations happening about how delivery could be secured without any logistical hiccups when a project or new piece of infrastructure cannot be put in place because the relevant providers are waiting for a part that a company cannot deliver?

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