Mr. Robert Deegan:

It is the SEAI, as opposed to the Department, that would be carrying out the procurement process. I have not actually seen the tender documents. I think it is in everyone's interest, including the successful tender, to get as much work as possible done as quickly as possible because payment is made on the basis of the work done. Everyone's interests are aligned in ensuring that people get through the pipeline as quickly as possible. However, while it can be frustrating to be left waiting to get the BER stage done, if we move that forward there will still be a long gap between then and when people get the home done, just because-----