The last few months have seen several examples of wasteful spending hit the headlines and cause nationwide outrage.
“The big fear here is that we are only finding a lot of this out because of the work of journalists,” he said.
Construction underway on the site of the new National Children's Hospital in Dublin. Image: BAM Ireland “That is why we were calling for not an audit just within one department but actually an audit right across all of the departments,” he said. “I think what you’re seeing, in sum, from Patrick O’Donovan is trying to deflect and also to paint this picture to the public that they’re aghast, that they’re shocked, that this has come out of the blue.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Great wall of Tara’ another example of ‘Gucci Government’ spending, TD claimsPeadar Tóibín claims OPW has spent 11 years rebuilding Meath graveyard wall with materials costing €124,000
Read more »
New Irish Government Faces Challenges in Programme for GovernmentA new Irish government, committed to serving until 2029, has unveiled its programme for government, which emphasizes common sense and pragmatic problem-solving. However, critics point to a lack of specifics and concerns about the government's approach to climate change and structural reform.
Read more »
Spending a Little Extra on Higher-Welfare Chicken Pays OffThis article emphasizes the benefits of choosing higher-welfare chickens, highlighting their superior flavor, texture, and the ethical considerations involved. It explores the concept of protected status for food products, using French Poulet Bresse as an example, and encourages readers to seek out the best-quality chicken available. The article also includes two recipes that showcase chicken dishes.
Read more »
Fair City's Dearbhla Dillon returns after spending time in LA following split from exSpoilers ahead: Dearbhla makes a surprise return to Carrigstown much to the disappointment of Fergal, James reaches out to Tyler and Paul gets a risky business idea
Read more »
Savings challenges to help you fund your holiday, buy a new car and cut unnecessary spendingFrom putting sums aside regularly to going on a no-spend week, here’s what the money experts advise
Read more »
Global Stocks Surge on AI Spending Plans, Dollar DipsGlobal stock markets rallied on Wednesday, driven by optimism surrounding US President Donald Trump's announcement of substantial investment plans for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The technology sector led the charge, with heavyweight companies like Nvidia and Netflix experiencing significant gains. Meanwhile, the US dollar weakened to a two-week low as tariff uncertainties eased, and investors awaited further clarity on President Trump's trade policy.
Read more »