John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects construction of a new headquarters for Ordnance Survey Ireland in Dungarvan, County Waterford to be completed; when the OSI plans to take occupation of the new headquarters building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19704/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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A detailed brief of requirements has been agreed with Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI), and tender documentation is being prepared at present, with a view to inviting tenders in the near future, subject to receipt of the necessary sanction. Following receipt and assessment of the tenders, a Preferred Tenderer will be selected, who will be instructed to apply for planning permission. On completion of the planning process, the OPW will request 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. It is estimated that construction will take up to two years, and the building would be ready for occupation by the OSI on completion.