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'Politicians squander taxes paid by Irish people': Public berated Harris over bike shed

'Politicians squander taxes paid by Irish people': Public berated Harris over bike shed

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

One member of the public attached a drawing of Michael Collins with the text: 'To think that Michael Collins left his bike against the wall and that was good enough for him.'

Budget 2026 spending package 'too large', Central Bank warns

Budget 2026 spending package 'too large', Central Bank warns

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The Government is being told its spending plans for Budget 2026 are not necessary

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.

National Gallery has never used €120,000 scanner eight years after buying it

National Gallery has never used €120,000 scanner eight years after buying it

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Simon Harris said his reaction is one of "absolute fury":