Department of Foreign Affairs spends €825,000 on toilet and facility upgrades at headquarters

The Department of Foreign Affairs has spent over €825,000 on refurbishing toilets and changing facilities at its headquarters, Iveagh House. The project, led by the Office of Public Works, also included roof repairs and an extractor fan replacement. The total cost of the project was €825,325, which was initially paid by the Office of Public Works and later reimbursed by the department. This expenditure may reignite discussions about high public sector project costs. The refurbishment aimed to improve facilities for staff and visitors, including upgrades for accessibility and changing rooms for those using active transport. The project was completed late last year.