Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
205. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the level at which the Leinster House bike shed was signed off on within the OPW; and if he knew the cost of the project at any stage before it was completed. [36004/24]
View answer208. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that public procurement guidelines were followed by the OPW in respect of the construction of a bike shelter and ancillary services at Leinster House to accommodate 18 bicycles; to provide a full breakdown of the procurement timeline, the process involved, the expenditure incurred, the amount initially budgeted for the project, and the overall framework agreement for construction; whether this public expenditure represents value for money and complies with the public spending code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36093/24]
View answer211. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the officials in the OPW that signed off on the €336,000 Leinster House bike shelter; whether this aligns with Government procurement policy; if the individuals will be held accountable; if so, the manner by which this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36096/24]
View answer212. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will publish a detailed breakdown of the exorbitant costs of building a bike shelter at Leinster House, costing €336,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36129/24]
View answer217. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to publish a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with the bicycle shelter recently constructed on the eastern side of Leinster House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36287/24]
View answer232. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 456 of 9 September 2024, which was not answered correctly, when he expects the review of the contracted costs for the provision of a bicycle stand at Leinster House to be completed; to provide a firm timeframe; and if he will commit to publishing this report in full, in the public interest. [36650/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 208, 211, 212, 217 and 232 together.
I have requested that my officials in the Office of Public Works carry out an immediate, full review into the Leinster House covered bicycle shelter project.
I am currently awaiting the finalised report from the Chairman of the OPW.
