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Construction of Leinster House bike shed was halted after manhole discovered on site

Construction of Leinster House bike shed was halted after manhole discovered on site

A note of a site visit in August 2023 said the discovery meant the OPW would need to reexamine the structure of the bicycle shelter and whether any changes were needed.

Leinster House bike shed had no value for money assessment before work began, report finds

Leinster House bike shed had no value for money assessment before work began, report finds

The report, which was carried out by Deloitte, made three high priority findings and said there was an “absence of some fundamental good practices” for projects like the controversial bike shed.

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.

Plans for €336k Leinster House bike shed hit the rocks after public fury

Plans for €336k Leinster House bike shed hit the rocks after public fury

OPW hoped Leinster House bike shed could become model design for other historic properties

OPW hoped Leinster House bike shed could become model design for other historic properties

Donohoe ’embarrassed’ by bike shed cost and ‘accepts responsibility’

Donohoe ’embarrassed’ by bike shed cost and ‘accepts responsibility’

Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging

Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging

Leinster House bike shelter was delayed due to concerns over removal of parking spaces for politicians

Leinster House bike shelter was delayed due to concerns over removal of parking spaces for politicians

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Internal records from the Oireachtas show the completion date for the controversial project slipped repeatedly.

Lessons will be learned from ‘infamous’ Leinster House bike shed, Dáil told

Lessons will be learned from ‘infamous’ Leinster House bike shed, Dáil told

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Ceann Comhairle Sean O’Fearghail said the cost of the shelter for 18 bikes was ‘a profound embarrassment’ and anger at it was justified.