Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply and note his commitment in trying to get this legislation off the ground but this has been dragging on for quite a number of years at this stage. It is vitally important legislation, particularly for subcontractors who are unfortunately closing because of cash flow difficulties. In some instances they are not receiving payments from very large contractors who are making their lives extremely difficult.

I accept a chairperson has been appointed to the panel of adjudicators, which is good news, but will the Minister of State push the matter forward and ensure the full panel is put in place as a matter of urgency? I understand the Minister of State is looking for specialist and very qualified people to be appointed to the panel. Will the Minister of State give us an update on the code of practice regarding adjudications? I know the Minister of State had hoped all of this would be in place by spring of this year but that unfortunately has not happened. Will the Minister of State give a further update on the timetable for the implementation of the Act?

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