Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

It is usual to replace the interior once every five years, or seven years at the most. It has not been replaced since 1991. The cost of a new interior, as publicly announced, is approximately €3.5 million but we have managed to get away with spending €426,000 and still make it look new. We are doing everything possible to save money in the interests of the country.

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