Taxpayers to foot €56k bill to help politicians get fit

Taxpayers are to foot a €56,000 bill for a fitness instructor to help Oireachtas members get that perfect beach body.

Taxpayers to foot €56k bill to help politicians get fit

As TDs leave Leinster House in their droves for their long summer holidays, the House of the Oireachtas has confirmed it has appointed an onsite fitness instructor to manage the funded gym at Government buildings.

Tender documents show the contract has gone to InSpire of Leopardstown Valley, Dublin 18, and the instructor will be paid €56,580 (including Vat) for the two-year contract.

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