Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses and Mr. Hendrick. I have a question specifically related to the implications of Covid-19. I appreciate that it is almost the worst-case scenario. Demand is now more geographically dispersed and intense, but NBI's ability to deliver on that is constrained by Covid-19. Mr. Hendrick mentioned a number of milestones that have been achieved, which are welcome. Are there milestones at this juncture that were intended to be hit but because of constraints or for other reasons have been missed? Will Mr. Hendrick address the implications of Covid-19 for the cost of the project compared with that initially planned and for delivery timelines? Is there contingency? Mr. Hendrick referred to mitigation. How will NBI contend with the challenges of cost and delivery dates and milestones missed?