Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Since January there are new tendering requirements, but they have been designed to protect subcontractors in situations where some of them have been exposed. They are in the best interests of the successful long-term completion of projects with no adverse impact on those involved. This does not just apply to my Department, it is also a requirement across all Departments. We have to spend our money effectively and this is part of ensuring we will do so.