Michael Healy-Rae
Question:95 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the speedy passage of the Construction Contracts Bill 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6692/11]
View answerTuesday, 5 April 2011
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The Deputy will be aware that the Construction Contracts Bill which was introduced by Senator Feargal Quinn passed Committee and remaining stages in the Seanad on 8 March. I understand that the Seanad debate highlighted a number of matters relating to the Bill that require further consideration. It would also be imperative that the full regulatory impact of such a piece of legislation be fully assessed. I will now be examining the Bill and will then decide how best to proceed. It is important that a solution to the problem of non-payment must not place an unnecessary regulatory or cost burden on the parties to the dispute, other parties involved in the project, or the State.