€55k on wigs and gowns as judges’ bill tops €1.73m

The judiciary’s spend on wigs, gowns and incidental expenses last year increased by 30%, as judges’ overall expense bill topped €1.73m.

According to figures from the Courts Service, judges spent €55,500 on judicial attire and other incidentals, compared to €42,554 in 2013.

The €12,946 increase was driven last year by the spate of newly appointed judges purchasing their garb. This expenditure accounted for €21,331 of the overall spend.