Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

It has already been stated on several occasions that the Thornton Hall site was the least expensive suitable site offered, from over 30 that were put forward. I am not going to rehearse those arguments. With regard to Deputies Howlin's and Burton's queries as to a timescale for the development of Thornton Hall, the closing date for the receipt of tenders for development was 31 January 2007. The tenders are being assessed and the intention is to select a preferred tenderer by April 2007 and sign——

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