Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is interesting that, while a number of Senators have said that I have provided information during this debate that was factually inaccurate, they have not provided any evidence of those inaccuracies. I would love for them to specify what they are.

The Committee of Public Accounts was mentioned. It is interesting to note that it and the Comptroller and Auditor General carry out retrospective analyses of badly planned and badly implemented public procurement. We never have a chance to do the job we are supposed to do in the Oireachtas. I was shocked by my two colleagues across from me who spoke about bringing this matter into the public domain. Our job is to oversee what goes on with public procurement. I make no apologies whatsoever.