Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is appropriate because I want to ask the Tánaiste if the forthcoming roads (amendment) Bill will include a provision to ensure contractors are paid on time and if there will be increased penalties for contractors who do not pay smaller subcontractors and local contractors. This is a major issue because people are expending money and they want to put bread on the table for their families. They cannot do so because they are not being paid by the big operators.

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