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Schools Building Contractors

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Questions (318)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

318. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm if contractors who have failed to complete a school building contract in the past have been awarded other school building contracts; if there are future sanctions imposed on contractors who fail to complete a school building contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23725/13]

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In the past 4 years, in the vast majority of cases where a contractor failed to complete a major school building project this was due to insolvency issues; the contractors in question ceased to trade. Only one termination was due to issues not related to insolvency. The contractor in question has not been successful in any tender competitions for major school building contracts since the termination date. There are many reasons why a public works contract may be terminated and these are complex; due process has to be followed in each case. School building projects are tendered in line with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform guidelines and public procurement procedures; these do not currently provide for sanctions where a previous contract has been terminated.

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