Varadkar reveals cost of reports

Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that his department paid international consultancy firm Booz Consultants €119,350 for its report on the future of Cork and Shannon airports.

The consultancy firm delivered its report to Mr Varadkar in December. In a Dáil response to Independent Kerry South TD Tom Fleming, Mr Varadkar confirmed the amount the department paid Booz for its work.

In a written response, Mr Varadkar said €577,668 was paid to consultants last year for various reports.