Garda Band more expensive than Paolo Nutini and Macy Gray at almost €25,000 per gig 

Nearly €4.6m has been spent on the Garda Band over the past two-and-a-half years, during which time it has played at a total of 190 events in settings including schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and churches.

The Garda Band has cost taxpayers an average of almost €25,000 per performance since 2020 — a figure comparable to booking fees charged by some top stars in the music industry.

Nearly €4.6m has been spent on the ensemble over the past two-and-a-half years, during which time it has played at a total of 190 events in settings including schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and churches.