€17.5m renovating for Leinster House ‘is money well spent’

The cost of renovating Leinster House will top €17.5m, but Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl insists it is money well spent.

Mr Ó Fearghail confirmed the costs of the project are running about 15% over target, but the overrun has been caused by a greater degree of decay to the stone in the old house than expected.