An external auditor is being appointed to oversee spending on projects.
The Minister of the OPW says its his job to bring in changes to the Department to get better value for money.
Longford-Westmeath TD Kevin Boxer Moran says there needs to be accountability after recent spending controversies including a €1.4 million security hut, a bike shelter that cost €336,000 and wall that cost €490,000.
An external auditor is being appointed to oversee spending on projects.
Deputy Moran says sometimes costs go up because of unexpected works that need to be carried out:
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