asked the Minister for Finance the reason a company (details supplied) in County Westmeath were not granted the tender for the erection of the prison at Clondalkin.
Written Answers. - Clondalkin (County Dublin) Prison Tender.
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Tenders have not yet been invited for the erection of the new women's prison or the place of detention for juveniles at Wheatfield, Clondalkin. Following the invitation of tenders from a number of contractors known to have the capability to undertake the work in the time required a contract has been placed with a contractor from the Republic of Ireland for the first stage of the project. This comprises site preparation, perimeter and security walling, roads and service area structures.