Mr. Seamus McCarthy:

This is one of the things I have pointed out in the special report on capital project cost overruns in the education sector. Essentially, each college is approaching one or two projects over a ten or 15-year period. In such circumstances, it is difficult for them to have the full spectrum of skills and experience when they come to commission projects. Undoubtedly, there is an element of that kind of exposure. What is the solution? An OPW for the third-level sector involving specialisation might be worth considering. However, it might not be the answer either.

The Deputy referred to larger economies not having this problem. Famously, the new airport for Berlin is still not open after many years.