asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in relation to the Government offices at Pearse Street, Athlone: (a) the cost of the acquisition of the site; (b) the cost of clearing the site; and (c) the cost of building, equipment and furnishing the new office.
Written Answers. - Athlone Government Offices.
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(a) It is not customary to release details of the cost of site acquisition as this is considered to be a matter of confidentiality between the vendor and purchaser.
(b) Site clearance was carried out as part of the building contract at a cost of approximately £8,000.
(c) The final cost of the project has not yet been settled but it is expected to be in the region of £1.5 million. This figure includes demolition and building works, furniture and consultants fees.