Mr. Derek Tierney:

I will make two comments. Both the contractor and the board have entitlements under the current contract. That is a fact. The contractor is exercising its rights. The board is doing the same is in protecting the State's position. Mr. Gunning was making the point that the moratorium freed up capacity to concentrate on the construction progress. While we have experienced delays, real and achievable progress is being made on the ground. The moratorium is designed to take away the distraction of being embroiled in claims management and difficult claims discussions with the contractor. It has freed up capacity and allowed the project to progress. I take the Deputy's point that it does not give us any visibility in respect of cost certainty now. However, that is the nature of these kinds of contracts. Clause 10 of the public works contract sets up the contract in that way.