§ Sir EDWARD CARSONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, whether it is intended to proceed further with the completion of the original design of the new science and art buildings in Dublin and to erect a facade and entrance from Upper Merrion Street; and, if so, why all work upon the site has been suspended?
§ Mr. MASTERMANWork has been stopped in consequence of the completion of the new Royal College of Science buildings. The completion of the original scheme for the erection of new public offices has been deferred in view of the possibility of changes in the requirements of Government Departments in Ireland.
§ Mr. BRADYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the work at the new science and art buildings in Dublin has been stopped, and that in consequence numbers of men have been thrown out of employment; whether the work has been stopped by an alteration in the plans and specifications; and who is responsible for such alterations and stoppage of work?
§ Mr. MASTERMANWork has been stopped in consequence of the completion of the new Royal College of Science buildings. The completion of the original scheme for the erection of new public offices has been deferred in view of the possibility of changes in the requirements of Government Departments in Ireland.