Dáil Éireann - Volume 368 - 18 June, 1986

Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - New Army Headquarters.

Mr. T. Leonard Mr. T. Leonard

4. Mr. T. Leonard asked the Minister for Finance the reasons for the delay in proceeding with the building of the new Army headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the up-to-date position.

Mr. J. Bruton Mr. J. Bruton

Mr. J. Bruton: The Minister of State is dealing with this question. I have not got it.

An Ceann Comhairle Thomas J. (Cavan) Fitzpatrick

An Ceann Comhairle: Does the Deputy propose to postpone the question?

Mr. J. Bruton Mr. J. Bruton

Mr. J. Bruton: Can it be postponed until later?

An Ceann Comhairle Thomas J. (Cavan) Fitzpatrick

An Ceann Comhairle: It is either taken now or it is adjourned.

Mr. J. Bruton Mr. J. Bruton

Mr. J. Bruton: Can it be adjourned?

An Ceann Comhairle Thomas J. (Cavan) Fitzpatrick

An Ceann Comhairle: Yes, it can be adjourned.

Mr. O'Kennedy Mr. O'Kennedy

326

Mr. O'Kennedy: In fairness to the Deputy who put the question down. Deputy Leonard, it is entirely inappropriate that the Minister who should be here [326] to answer the question is not here. The Deputy cannot be expected to have his question postponed because the Minister of State is not present.

An Ceann Comhairle Thomas J. (Cavan) Fitzpatrick

An Ceann Comhairle: I will postpone it until the Minister arrives.

Mr. J. Bruton Mr. J. Bruton

Mr. J. Bruton: I now have the answer. A considerable amount of work was necessary to enable the contract documents previously prepared in respect of the project to be amended to comply with up-dated conditions of contract and revised building regulations. This included protracted negotiations with the consultants responsible for the planning of the scheme. Revised documents have been received. Tenders for the project will be invited shortly.

Dáil Éireann 368 Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. New Army Headquarters.

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