Drugs ship MV Matthew returns to Cork harbour as it emerges costs have reached almost €12m

New figures show the €11.93m costs are made up of €4.8m in maintenance, €4.18m in staffing and €2.93m in berthing

The MV Matthew was returned to its regular berthing spot at Marino Point on Wednesday, after it was moved to the Verolme dockyard in Cobh on Monday. Picture: Larry Cummins

The MV Matthew has been returned to its berth in Cork harbour two days after the drugs ship was moved, as it emerged the bill for its storage, management and maintenance is almost €12m.

New figures provided by former finance minister Paschal Donohoe to Independent Ireland TD Michael Collins show that the spend on the vessel to the end of October totals €11.93m.