522 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the final certificate has been issued and retention fees paid to the builder of the National Aquatic Centre in order that it may be completed to specification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11278/08]

I am advised that the contract administrator is at present working through all remaining items on the snagging list and hopes to have the process completed in a number of weeks. After the process is completed the final certificate will be issued and final retention will be paid.