Ireland’s six-month presidency of EU to cost €10m in hospitality and catering services

The OPW is seeking tenders to provide silver-service catering for visiting delegations during the six-month presidency

The catering requirements would include tea and coffee served to a meeting table, a working three-course lunch with silver service, optional wine pairings for the meal, and a three-course dinner with wine. File photo

High-quality hospitality and catering services for government leaders and diplomats during Ireland’s presidency of the European Union next year is set to cost the Irish taxpayer at least €10 million.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking tenders from hospitality specialists who will be required to provide silver-service catering and a range of other dining experiences for visiting delegations during the six-month presidency.