Caít Keane (Fine Gael)

I wish to raise the issue of the Central Bank advertising online in a tender document for companies to refurbish its offices at a cost of millions of euro. In light of what we have been through with the banks, how the public suffered with the banks and with the Central Bank being a main player in ensuring it did not keep an eye on things, having the gall to advertise for refurbishment of offices is a bit rich. The Central Bank has refused to disclose to a journalist how much the refurbishment will cost. I want to ask the Minister for Finance to undertake an investigation to see whether this refurbishment is necessary. We have lots of open space and vacant offices that could be used if the Central Bank needs more room. I want a thorough investigation because it is our money and, as we now own most of the banks, we have a right to ask those questions. We should have asked many more questions long ago.