The National Children's Hospital has been the subject of extensive controversy ever since plans were first announced.
Rising costs and seemingly never ending delays have meant that the hospital has now become known as one of the most expensive buildings in the world.
Just yesterday it was revealed that more than 600 claims for extra costs for more than €200 million have been submitted by BAM the main contractor of the hospital.
TDs were told that the hospital, which is set to be one of the most expensive in the world, will be delayed again.
It is now estimated that the hospital will cost an estimated €2.4 billion.
So with that we're taking a look at some of the most iconic buildings in the world that weren't as staggeringly costly. The following have also been adjusted for inflation
Taipei 101- Cost: $2.39 bn (€2.02 bn)
This iconic tower located in Taiwan gets it's name for the 101 stories it boasts as it towers over the city of Taipei.
It also once held the title of tallest building in the world before the completion of the Burj Khalifa in 2010.
The Palazzo- Cost: $2.18 bn ( €1.84 bn)
A luxury hotel, resort and casino located in Las Vegas was built in 2007 and welcomes countless punters in the party city each year.
It's also the tallest building in the state of Nevada.
Lakhta Center- Cost: $1.94 bn (€1.64 billion)
This absolute monument is located in Russia's second largest city St Petersburg and stands at a whopping 87 storeys high.
It is the tallest building in Russia and in Europe for that matter and is the 14th largest building in the world.
Camp Nou - Cost: $1.73 bn ( €1.46 bn)
An iconic and historic stadium that sits at the centre of Barcelona this behemoth of a structure.
The home of one of the most iconic football teams it can sit a whopping 99,000 people.
Wembley Stadium- Cost: $1.87 bn ( €1.58 bn)
While we're on stadiums we have to mention this equally iconic one.
The London stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the England national football team, and the FA Cup Final and can seat 90,000 people.
Burj Khalifa- Cost $1.73 bn ( €1.46 bn)
Last but not least the arguably most famous building on this list the Burj Khalifa has held the title of tallest building in the world since its completion in 2010.
Sitting at a 828 meters high located in the iconic city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, it has held onto the title for 10 years and its status remains unmatched.
