I previously raised the issue of the Construction Contracts Bill, as have other Deputies. I raised it in the context of a major dispute on the N86, Tralee to Dingle road, where people who worked on the road are not being paid even though it is being financed by the State.

I thank Deputy Griffin. That is a separate issue and Deputy Griffin should ask about the legislation.

I repeat my call for the Bill to be prioritised because it is important-----

Deputy Griffin is repeating my comment, which I made yesterday.

I made it the week before, Deputy. I am always a step ahead. In the context of the roads (amendment) Bill, it is important provision is made for all workers on State jobs, particularly those funded by the NRA, that-----

That is a topic for a parliamentary question.

-----those working on the project should be covered for payment. No worker on a State job, funded by bodies such as the NRA, should go unpaid for the work done.

That is grand. Deputy Griffin can table a parliamentary question.

The Construction Contracts Bill is awaiting Committee Stage in the Dáil and a great amount of work has been done on it. The roads (amendment) Bill will be taken next year.