Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Our problem was that, up until recently, there was no timeline on their obligation. We have changed that now and hope that it will facilitate the process. It will also enable us to manage the Department funding. We put up a certain amount for 2017 and we cannot be certain that it is going to be drawn down. Certainly, if the works are done, the money is there to pay it and we will pay it as quickly as we can, once all of the checks are carried out and subject to notification that the works are complete.