Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the steps that have been taken to date on the development of the new office building for the Central Bank of Ireland at Spencer Dock, Dublin; if he will specify the tender procedures that have been undertaken to date; if he will specify any project appointments that have been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25559/13]
View answerI would advise the Deputy that I have no function in the matter of accommodation arrangements at the Central Bank. I am informed by the Central Bank that they expect the new Central Bank building to be an important landmark on North Wall Quay, in the Dublin Docklands. It is the Central Bank’s intention to complete the construction of the existing building on the site and the Bank aims to relocate its city centre staff to the new building by late 2015/early 2016.
The project is currently at the project planning stage and the Bank is examining what elements are feasible in the design. Construction is expected to commence in 2014. I am informed that the Bank will tender for services relating to the design, construction and fit out/services of the new building. Once contracts have been finalised, an award notice will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. All tenders will follow relevant European and National public procurement legislation and Government guidelines.
