Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Finance when it is planned to begin construction work on the Central Garda Vetting Unit in Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32841/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Temporary accommodation for 40 staff has been provided in Thurles for the Garda Vetting Unit.

An advertisement was placed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in the national newspapers and the OJEU on Friday 13 October 2006 seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced developers/contractors who wish to be considered in connection with the provision of permanent office accommodation for An Garda Síochána in Thurles. Expressions of Interest are due to be received by Monday 20 November 2006. This will be followed by a shortlisting of suitable candidates from whom tenders will be invited on a design/build basis. The OPW is currently finalising the brief of accommodation requirements with the Garda authorities.

Evaluation of tenders is expected to result in the selection of a preferred tenderer. On completion of the planning process, the OPW will instruct the preferred tenderer to submit working drawings and a Bill of Quantities with a view to a contract being placed and work commencing on site at the earliest possible date.