More than €500k paid in mileage claims to judges
The Department of Justice confirmed proposals to cut pay for the judiciary will not affect the expense entitlements, which include up to €9,000 a year to provide libraries in their homes and a €36 a night “sitting room allowance” in case they need to “work in accommodation after court”.
Figures provided to the Dáil show at least four judges made mileage claims in excess of €30,000, with the highest reaching €37,000 last year.
