Builders ‘facing collapse’ over pay law delays

The Construction Industry Federation has warned that many contractors in the building sector face going out of business due to yet another delay in introducing legislation which would mean they would have to be paid promptly.

CIF director general Tom Parlon said that the Construction Contracts Act was originally introduced in the Oireachtas on May 10, 2010 by senator Feargal Quinn.

“That was 1,625 days ago,” said Mr Parlon. “After receiving cross-party support, the legislation was signed into law by President Higgins on July 29, 2013. Yet, 449 days after that date, the Government has basically done nothing to ensure this legislation takes effect.”