The N86 road between Dingle and Tralee is being improved.

That is good news.

I heard about the Dolphin report and people will be able to see Fungi in Dingle much quicker as a result. There is a major problem and I will get to the roads (amendment) Bill-----

We do not deal with bends on roads or bad surfaces on the Order of Business. If there is legislation, we will deal with it.

A number of local contractors and a subcontractor are working on the road and have not been paid by the main contractor. This is leading to major difficulties.

Not on the Order of Business. There are other ways to raise the issue.

It is appropriate because I want to ask the Tánaiste if the forthcoming roads (amendment) Bill will include a provision to ensure contractors are paid on time and if there will be increased penalties for contractors who do not pay smaller subcontractors and local contractors. This is a major issue because people are expending money and they want to put bread on the table for their families. They cannot do so because they are not being paid by the big operators.

There are numerous ways to raise these matters.

That is enough audio for local radio. Deputy Griffin is covered.

I also ask that provision be made to make contracts more accessible to local contractors.

No, Deputy Griffin cannot raise that. Is legislation due? Deputy Griffin can raise this point in many other ways. He should stick to what is allowed on the Order of Business.

The roads (amendment) Bill is due next year.