FG seeks clarification on cost of special Garda operations

Fine Gael has demanded to know if the cost of Garda resources to the May Day events and the visit of George W Bush will result in a cutback in manpower.

An additional €12m was allocated to gardaí for operations relating to the EU presidency, but the May Day operation cost €7m and the Bush visit came in on just under €5m, effectively using up the entire additional budget.