Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Public Accounts Committee

Financial Statements 2022: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

9:30 am

Mr. David Gunning:

Having the liquidated damages at an appropriate level and making sure it is enforceable. Liquidated damages need to be calculated and are only enforceable if they are a genuine pre-estimate of the loss. It is about thinking through these matters from a legal point of view and making sure they are fully covered in the contract.