On the 23rd of December 2010 The Grangegorman Development Agency issued an invite for expressions of interest for a Multi-Provider Framework for Conservation Surveys and Services and the Design and Administration of Conservation Works at Grangegorman for a four year term. The Framework will cover the GDA’s requirements for consultancy services in respect of the surveying, design, procurement and administration of works related to, or in respect of, historic and/or protected structures, buildings, boundary walls, tunnels etc located on or connected to the Grangegorman site. In addition, the Framework will also cover advice on non-protected buildings scheduled for demolition and assistance in the identification of salvageable materials and artefacts within these structures. The Consultant will, in particular, be required to provide conservation architecture, quantity surveying, structural engineering, PSDP and Employer’s Representative consultancy services. The deadline for expressions of interest is the 28th January 2011. For more information go to http://www.ggda.ie/tenders.html

Post Office Network
Since the 1700’s Ireland’s Post Offices have continuously evolved to serve our communities. Mary welcomes the Minister of State reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting a sustainable future for our post office network. It is essential. The postmasters have acknowledged how important State intervention and Government support was to ensure