Government has spent €640k on food and alcohol for dignitaries over past 10 years

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it has spent a total of €638,333 on catering services at its main location in Dublin, Iveagh House. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Almost €640,000 has been spent on catering and hospitality at diplomatic receptions in Iveagh House over the last decade, new figures show.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it has spent a total of €638,333 on catering services at its main location in Dublin, Iveagh House.