TDs order OPW to cut €1.6m costs of banking inquiry

The banking inquiry has ordered officials to cut a projected €1.6 million bill for refurbishing rooms and upgrading computer systems before public hearings begin.

*The Sunday Business Post* understands that there was considerable anger in Leinster House about the budget for the work presented by the Office of Public Works (OPW).

It included a €700,000 spend on upgrading vacant offices in the Department of Agriculture’s headquarters beside Leinster House for 50 banking inquiry ...