€400k bill for security at housing scheme in Cork

Taxpayers could face a €400,000 bill for providing 24-hour Garda security for builders who worked on a Traveller housing scheme.

The Irish Examiner revealed last April how the State had spent €300,000 on site security since building work started on the St Anthony’s Park scheme on Cork’s northside last June.

However, with the security provision costs running at more than €1,200 per day, city officials admitted last night that the full cost of could easily top €400,000 before gardaí are withdrawn.