Trump and Pence visits boost Garda overtime with one rank-and-file member getting €55k last year

A Garda on duty during US President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland last year.

One Garda last year received €55,086 in overtime payments, new figures show.

According to figures released by the Gardaí in response to a Freedom of Information request, three members of the force last year each received overtime payments of more than €50,000.