Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
437. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide the outlined business case, the initial proposed costings and a final costings report for a new bicycle shelter to facilitate storage of 18 bicycles, at a cost of over €330,000, supplied to Leinster House recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35548/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra438. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if, in respect of the reported cost of €330,000 to provide a bicycle shelter at Leinster House for storage of 18 bicycles, he will outline the cost-benefit analysis that was conducted prior to the granting of this funding award; the tender process that was used; the number of contractors that were invited to tender; the value-for-money basis on which the project was approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35549/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra440. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will investigate the high cost associated with the planning and construction of the bike shelter in the Leinster House complex; the name of the contractor involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35600/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra454. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an elemental cost breakdown of the expenditure on the new bicycle shelter at Leinster House, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35944/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra456. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when he expects the report into the contracted cost for provision of a bicycle stand at Leinster House to be completed; and if he will commit to publishing it in full. [35966/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 437, 438, 440, 454 and 456 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.
