Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

Here we are in the House, a week later, and we still do not know who has got the contract and neither do we know how much it will cost. Can the Minister of State say what controls and checks are in play? Have we learnt anything from PPARS? Have we learnt anything from the redress board as regards a Bill that was originally to cost taxpayers €200 million and has now risen to €1.1 billion? The argument about the appointment of the outside firm is a somewhat different business, but I am concerned about the checks and balances in place to monitor and supervise this. If it is to be €50 million, what happens if it turns into €100 million? Will someone be culpable or will he or she be reprimanded?