James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when payment will issue to a company (details supplied) in County Longford for State works, as non-payment of same is threatening the viability of the company, subcontracted to carry out the works, but now facing the loss of at least 20 jobs due to delayed payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12787/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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There is no contractual relationship between the sub-contractor to which the Deputy refers and my Department. In general all sub-contractors employed on school building projects are employed directly by the Main Contractor or indirectly by the Main Contractor through other sub-contractors. It is a matter for all sub-contractors to agree terms and conditions and a schedule of payments with the Main Contractor as their direct employer. I can confirm that all monies due to be paid under the terms of the main contract have been paid to the main contractor. My Department is liaising with the Board of Management and their Design Team in relation to next steps.