Garda Band costs taxpayer to tune of €1.75m despite cuts

They were paid an average of €58,225 each last year, and racked up a further €45,508 in overheads and expenses.

The Garda Band cost taxpayers to the tune of almost €1.75m last year, despite slashing travel and subsistence expenses for the musical troupe by nearly 50%.

The band is comprised of 29 full-time musicians who have Garda ranks such as sergeant and inspector, but are not involved in policing duties.