Ms Maureen Kennelly:

I want to reiterate the regret. Obviously, none of us set out with the intention of this happening. It is deeply regrettable. We are in a legal process. We initiated proceedings against two of the contractors and we are at pre-stage with two others. Our legal advisers suggest we have a good claim. I reassure the Deputy we will not be unstinting in our efforts to try to recoup this money on behalf of the taxpayer.