Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will start with Mr. Conlon's remarks about OPW staff. I agree that we have great staff around the country but, unfortunately, it appears that some staff in Dublin have let those staff down. I do not think the issues we are facing around the precincts of Leinster House actually occur around the country. The disregard seems to be Dublin based. I know several OPW staff who carry out their work very diligently.

Regarding the bike shelter, I note Mr. Conlon's comments on what he is doing going forward and I also note that he was not in the position of chair at the time this was being carried out. I welcome the fact that Mr. Conlon is in the position now. However, it is a bit like closing the door when the horse has bolted, unfortunately. This applies not just to the bike shelter but to many projects going forward. Does the OPW prepare its own estimates on jobs such as the bike shelter before they go out to tender?