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

New National Drugs Strategy
Minister for Drugs Jennifer Murnane O’Connor recently updated me in Seanad Eireann on the new national drugs strategy. Her new strategy is designed to respond to the significant changes in drug-use patterns in Ireland and to ensure equitable access to services across the country. The draft strategy proposes five strategic


