Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022
326. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to reports that a subcontractor (details supplied) employed by a main contractor on a school project has been having difficulties obtaining payment for work carried out; and when the subcontractor can expect the matter to be resolved. [56251/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraA building project is a complex arrangement of contractual relationships between the client, the main contractor, specialist sub-contractors, domestic sub-contractors, suppliers of materials, suppliers of plant etc. In general all sub-contractors employed on education sector building projects are employed directly by the Main Contractor or indirectly by the Main Contractor through other sub-contractors. It is a matter for all sub-contractors to agree terms and conditions and a schedule of payments with the Main Contractor as their direct employer.
The specific issue outlined in the details provided by the Deputy involves a contractual matter between two private companies.
