The transfer of responsibility for the implementation of the Construction Contracts Act 2013 has been given to Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, TD.

Commencement of the Act is identified as a key measure under the Action Plan for Jobs to help build the capacity of the construction industry. It requires the setting up a Panel of Adjudicators to ensure resolution of commercial disputes about payments between parties in the construction industry.

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The decision to transfer responsibility for this important legislation was taken as the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is itself a major player in the construction industry, in light of its responsibility for the State’s construction procurement policy and the publication of public works contracts. As it is considered important that any panel is seen to operate at arm's length from any major player in the construction industry, the Government decided to transfer the functions under the Act from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

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