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

Acting Leader in Seanad
It was a real honour this week to be acting Fianna Fáil Leader in Seanad Eireann. It was great to secure unamaous agreement for the Order of Business on Thursday. Order of business is when the Leader of the Seanad proposes the business for that day, the order in which


