asked the Minister for Health if he will investigate urgently the reasons for the non-payment to date by the Eastern Health Board in respect of work carried out at hospitals (details supplied) in Dublin as the long delay of 15 months is causing serious financial difficulties to the builder who is also being sued by the Revenue Commissioners for outstanding tax.
Written Answers. - Building Work at Hospitals.
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I have investigated the reasons for the withholding by the Eastern Health Board of payment in respect of work carried out at two of its hospitals. I understand that substantial amounts have already been paid by the board and that the board are available to discuss any outstanding matters in dispute with the builder concerned.