Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Regarding Inis Oírr, in July I gave approval to issue a request for tender. The first stage has been completed. Stage 2 of the tender process was posted on 8 April. The closing date for receipt of all documentation is set for 12 July. However, Galway County Council has advised my Department that a four-week extension has been given, meaning the new date is 9 August. The assessment of the tenders, when received, should take approximately two months. I am very keen to have this completed so that we will be in a position to appoint a contractor later in the year.

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