Feargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The House has heard me speak on the length of time it takes to get something done by the Government. Four years and one month ago, the Construction Contracts Bill was introduced in the Seanad. It became law last year but has not been implemented yet. I mention this because I received a letter from Australia from someone who was wondering what was keeping it. The person takes an interest in such matters. Yesterday, I read an article that claimed the Government did not have a date for the Act's implementation. We must be able to do something differently. The Bill was passed by both Houses, but nothing has happened for the past year. Actually, I am sure that something has happened, but the former Minister of State, Brian Hayes, MEP, was handling it. I wonder whether his departure has delayed it. I am unsure of the reason, but people everywhere are asking about it. The Act is worthy legislation.