Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 227: To ask the Minister for Finance if local contractors were given the opportunity to tender for contract work (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36922/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Tenders are invited by the Commissioners of Public Works on a rotational basis for works in the various regions from both local and regional Contractors, with a view to giving equal opportunities to all.

With regard to the Oldbridge Estate, local contractors are currently employed on a variety of contract works within the Estate, and have been employed in various phases of previous works.