Taoiseach defends expense of Trump and Pence visits

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the €18m cost of providing security for the recent visits of US president Donald Trump and vice president Mike Pence, saying “it’s worth it”.

Taoiseach defends expense of Trump and Pence visits
Fri, 27 Sep, 2019 - 06:50
Daniel McConnell

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended the €18m cost of providing security for the recent visits of US president Donald Trump and vice president Mike Pence, saying “it’s worth it”.

Speaking to reporters in Los Angeles, Mr Varadkar was asked about the costs and said: “I think it was worth it.

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