Jet chocolates cost nearly as much as Larkin’s bill

CHOCOLATES scoffed on the Government jet in 2002 cost nearly as much as Celia Larkin’s annual bill while she was the Taoiseach’s official partner.

Handmade and exclusive, the chocolates came to €1,264 that's €1.62 for each individual serving of two in a presentation box.

During six years of official foreign engagements with Bertie Ahern, Ms Larkin claimed €8,084.26 in expenses, or €1,300 a year, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.