Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy very much for the question. I will ask the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW to revert on the specific project the Deputy referenced. I will point out that the OPW has assured the Government it has taken steps to enhance its own governance procedures to ensure that value for money is achieved in the delivery of projects. The Government is committed to achieving value for money in all public infrastructure projects and our programme for Government made a commitment to ensure that the OPW "and its structures deliver best value for money outcomes on all projects" it is responsible for. The OPW has implemented enhanced governance measures since issues have arisen and has commissioned an external audit to inform further measures that may be required for projects moving forward. It will be for the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW to bring forward to Government any proposals in terms of how he is going to advance that programme for Government commitment.

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