asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state why it was decided to accept a tender for the concrete runways in Baldonnel Aerodrome which exceeded by more than £15,000 the lowest tender which was submitted by other Irish nationals in view of the fact that the latter undertook to complete the work in eight months instead of the two years' completion guarantee given by the selected contractor.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Baldonnel Aerodrome Runways.
All the tenders received were considered on their merits. It would be contrary to established practice to disclose particulars of tenders received.