Fiona O'Malley (Progressive Democrats)

It is also embarrassing to learn that the Office of Public Works paid the market rate for the work. It is embarrassing for everybody in politics because all of us suffer as a result of it. I am sure the Minister would like to come before the House to explain the position and to let us know that nothing like it will happen again. That €200,000 should be spent on office refurbishment is outrageous and it should not happen. It is an insult to every other citizen in the country to be told that it is the market rate. We all know better.