Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1009. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the various procurement stages in respect of the acquisition of Premier House by the Institute of Technology Tallaght, now TUD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12721/23]
View answerThe Premier House building purchase was approved by the TU Dublin (formerly IT Tallaght) governing body in 2013 to meet additional capacity needs identified by the Institute at the time. Following negotiations with a commercial property firm acting on behalf of the vendor and property advisors acting on behalf of the Institute agreement on the cost was reached.
In accordance with agreed procedures around acquisitions, funding was disbursed by the Department of Education & Skills following a recommendation from the Higher Education Authority which confirmed the acquisition provided value for money and compliance with all aspects of the Public Procurement Guidelines.
