Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the outstanding issues associated with the extra works authorised by Kildare County Council and carried out in the vicinity of Straffan, County Kildare and associated with preparations for the Ryder Cup 2007; the extent to which the local authority or his Department provided, approved or agreed funding and specification for such works; if the works were carried out satisfactorily or in accordance with understandings, written or otherwise; if the local authority or his Department has received indication from the contractors of the costs involved; if such works were in addition to contracts previously entered into; if payment for an original contract has been made to date; the reason the extra works have not been paid for; the estimated cost of such works; if it is intended to make such payment directly or through the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28245/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand this question relates to road works on the R403 road between Straffan and Barberstown Cross and that the contract between Kildare County Council and the contractor in respect of works at that location is currently the subject of arbitration in accordance with the conditions of contract. This is a matter between the parties to the contract and my Department has no function in the matter.