Bill for EU Presidency over €90m

The EU Presidency will cost Irish taxpayers approximately €500,000 for every day this country is in charge and the total bill will be above €90m.

Bill for EU Presidency over €90m

The EU Presidency will cost Irish taxpayers approximately €500,000 for every day this country is in charge and the total bill will be above €90m.

According to reports, €23m was spent on preparations last year and €60m has been allocated this year, but this is not the final tally since some Government departments have yet to disclose their allocations.

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