Vermin ‘infestations’ at Leinster House cost €8,354 in two years

Rats, mice, bluebottles, and garden ants were found at Leinster House in the past two years.

A pest-control company was called to the parliamentary complex 15 times during 2015 and 2016, at a cost to the taxpayer of €8,354.

Inspection reports compiled by the company reveal problems with black garden ants, in the crèche, rats outside the press office, and an infestation of bluebottle flies in TDs’ offices.