Office of Public Works Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Questions (162)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

162. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status regarding extra costs submitted by a contractor associated with the Kevin Street Garda divisional headquarters to the Office of Public Works; if he will provide the sum associated with the additional costs; if the OPW are disputing the bill in its entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41720/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The issues under dispute between the Office of Public Works and the Contractor have been referred by the contractor for conciliation under the dispute resolution procedures provided for in the Public Works Contract. A Conciliator has now been appointed and both parties are engaging in the conciliation process. At this stage of the process it is not considered appropriate to be disclosing the sums involved.