No figure put on repairs to Leinster House

The Office of Public Works (OPW) cannot say how much works to Leinster House will cost, despite committing to significant refurbishment of the building.

The Seanad is to move to the National Museum from next September as part of the renovation and structural works, which will continue until the end of 2018.

Leinster House will be covered in scaffolding as the stone facade, windows, and roof are repaired, while much of the inside is also opened up and refurbished.