asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the date on which a contractor was engaged for the building of the new national school at Loughconneera, Connemara; how many extensions he has been given to his contract; whether he has been fined each time, and, if so, the amount of the fines; and if there is a time limit on the contractor at present.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Contract for Connemara National School.
The contractor was notified on 24th October, 1953, that his tender for the erection of this school had been accepted. The period for completion has been extended 20 times but no fines have been imposed. The latest date set for completion is the 29th March, 1958.