Dublin lord mayor's office spends almost half a million euro entertaining guests

More than €70,000 was spent on the Freedom of the City ceremony for former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin. It was part of a spend of over €400,000 on entertainment by the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Pictured Master Bowyer Jack Pinson with then-Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul Mc Auliffe presenting the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin to Mr Gavin for his contribution to public life and service to his county and country both on and off the pitch. Picture: Conor McCabe

Almost half a million euro was spent by the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin on entertaining guests from June 2019 to July 2020.

In total, €414,718.52 was spent on various receptions, ceremonies and events hosted by Dublin city council's Lord Mayor, with the majority of the money being spent on the hiring of venues and catering.