§ 39. Mr. BRADYasked when it is proposed to resume and complete the construction of the new Government buildings in Upper Merrion Street, Dublin?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe commencement of actual building operations on the site is contingent on the vacating of certain of the houses thereon at present used as offices. It is expected that these offices will be vacated in January next, after which building operations will be proceeded with on the site. Tenders for the new buildings are being invited at once, and the declared contractor will be required to proceed with the preparation of the stonework, joinery, and steelwork as soon as the contract is signed.