MR. O'BRIENasked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether the Board of Works in Ireland have yet disposed of 420 the contract for the Royal University buildings; and, if not, whether instructions will be given to accept the lowest solvent tender?
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, the Board of Works opened on the prescribed day all the tenders which had reached them, and they accepted the lowest tender.
MR. O'BRIENasked whether there had not been a tender for £26,000 sent in, although that of Dr. Moyers for £29,000 was accepted?
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, that he had not the names before him. He was informed that the tenders were opened, and the lowest one was accepted.
MR. O'BRIENasked whether the facts were not as he had stated, and whether it was a brother Freemason of Dr. Moyers from whom he got the contract?
§ MR. COURTNEYsaid, that if he got a detailed statement from the hon. Member he would inquire into it.