Mr Ó Fearghaíl stated, 'Nobody can understand how a simple structure to park bikes ended up costing €336,000 of taxpayers money. I know that I speak for everyone in this house, when I say that it's a profound embarrassment and the depth of public anger is entirely justified.' This statement reflects widespread public outrage over seemingly excessive spending on a basic facility.
The Ceann Comhairle also emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, 'Specifically, it is important to find out why the value for money of the project wasn't queried when the cost became clear to the OPW.' This highlights a demand for scrutiny in governmental spending.
He further remarked, 'As public representatives, we don't get everything right, and we can be rightly criticized for some of the things we do. However, we understand that taxpayers' money must be spent prudently and carefully.' This acknowledges an obligation to manage public funds responsibly.
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