OPW defends €1.4m security hut as breakdown of costs revealed

A breakdown of the cost of the hut sets out that €558,118 was spent on the mechanical, electrical and security systems

A breakdown of the cost of the hut sets out that €558,118 was spent on the mechanical, electrical and security systems. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins 

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has defended the cost of the Government Buildings security hut, saying it was built in response to Garda security advice.

It was revealed by the OPW chair on Wednesday that the security hut cost the State more than €1.4m, following a previous disclosure a bike shelter in Leinster House cost €336,000.