Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2006
132 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposed timetable for the development and completion of the new prison at Thornton Hall; the estimated cost of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36247/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraTender documentation have been issued to the candidates short-listed to compete for the design, construction, finance and maintenance of the prison development at Thornton Hall. It is intended that work should commence in 2007 and is expected to be completed within 3 years. The precise date for completion of the project forms part of the tender process.
In relation to the estimated cost of the project, as this is currently the subject of a public tender competition it would not be appropriate for me to comment.
