Taoiseach Simon Harris has expressed his anger over the €336,000 cost of a bike shelter at Leinster House, deeming it 'inexcusable and inexplicable.' The structure, which can accommodate 36 bikes, faced scrutiny for its high expenses, including €284,000 for construction and additional costs for VAT and administrative services. Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell has called for a full review of the project in response to public outrage and concerns over the expenditure. The Office of Public Works (OPW) defended the costs, attributing them to the unique challenges of constructing in a historic site, including the use of durable materials like Irish granite and glass. Critics have likened the cost to building a house and expressed frustration over the government's handling of public funds. Public sentiment has turned sharply against the project, with many demanding accountability for such lavish spending on a bike shelter.