Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding payments to subcontractors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1773/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The contract for the project to which the Deputy refers is between the Board of Management and the main contractor. There is no contractual relationship between any of the sub-contractors engaged on this project and either my Department or the Board of Management.

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 Board of Management.