I want to come back again to Roadbridge and reiterate that there is no way we are going to we will stand idly by in Mayo or in Erris and watch intergenerational contractors and suppliers who have been there for years, through thick and thin, being pushed to one side. I know the Minister is asking for stakeholders to engage. I specifically ask him to, please, step in on the issue of Bord na Móna and ESB to do everything possible. I want to know whether the bonds can be used. I also want to ask the Minister about the wider situation and what the Government is doing to measure the extent of the problem of construction inflation across the State. How many more companies that are operating in the construction sector are at risk of going into receivership or liquidation? How many more subcontractors and suppliers are in jeopardy? What action is the Government taking to scope out the problem and mitigate other situations like this?

I acknowledge Deputy Conway-Walsh’s personal interest in this issue. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, will come back to her directly on this matter. I am not familiar with the granular detail of this case or the position in respect of bonds or matters of that nature. It is important that there is engagement and discussion on the issue, and I know the Minister will also want to ensure that happens.

I am very much alert to the wider issue the Deputy raised about construction price inflation. Late last year, we introduced some changes and additional flexibilities to take account of the fact that many contractors are facing increased costs. It is an issue about which I continue to work with the Office of Government Procurement in regard to public works contracts. We have a dual obligation of getting value for money for taxpayers and ensuring that projects get done and that contractors are not put into an impossible position. We are trying to marry those key objectives.