Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 374: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the most recent situation in relation to the National Conference Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30548/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy that Spencer Dock International Conference Centre Consortium has been appointed Preferred Tenderer for the provision of a National Conference Centre in Dublin.

This appointment means that the delivery of a major commitment in the Programme for Government, to provide a world class National Conference Centre, is now in sight. The current expectation is that the contract will, subject to Government agreement, be awarded before the end of November and that the Centre will be operational in 2009.

During the Preferred Tenderer phase the Consortium will be required to develop and provide the full range of project documents for review and approval by the Contracting Authority.