Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

Much work was undertaken to provide a security of payment provision amenable to both parties. There is a difficulty about public contracts and having the right to appeal a decision through arbitration to ensure the best value for money is achieved for the taxpayer. We are still committed to achieving a security payment system which would avoid such situations in both the public and the private sector. We are committed to discussing this system with the Attorney General and with Senator Quinn in advance of the Bill going to the Dáil.