Block urged on awarding contracts to Gama

THE Government has been urged to place a temporary block on awarding contracts to construction firm Gama until all investigations into the company have been completed.

Gama, the multinational company found to have underpaid migrant Turkish workers, has been awarded another massive contract with the announcement it will build the €50 million 16km Castleblaney bypass in Co Monaghan.

The National Roads Authority (NRA) said it intends to back the recommendation of Monaghan County Council and award the contract to Gama, which delivered the lowest of the five bids.