Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 556: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 8 November 2005 the position with regard to the renovation and refurbishment of the living quarters of a Garda station (details supplied); the reason works did not commence in November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2253/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works were unable to place contracts in November due to a number of contractual difficulties. The proposed building contractors formally notified the commissioners that they intended to dissolve their partnership and the next lowest contractor declined the project due to his current workload.

In accordance with Government guidelines, the Commissioners of Public Works will retender immediately with a view to placing a contract before end of February. The mechanical and electrical tender is unaffected by these developments and it should also be noted that the financial resources are still committed for this project.