David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In terms of the process to deal with those claims, am I right in saying there is a standing conciliator as part of the contract. Obviously, if any party does not agree with the adjudication of the standing conciliator, it can go to court. Ultimately, the High Court can adjudicate. Claims can also be settled by agreement where both parties agree they will reach a compromise. From a policy perspective, given Mr. Gunning has said he believes BAM is trying to exert pressure to extract additional funds and the Minister is saying that as well, is it now the policy of the board, because it is the policy of Government, not to compromise or to even seek agreement with the contractor in relation to outstanding claims? Is that the current position?