Government spend of €2.2m on communication a 'shocking waste of money'

Thousands of euro given to dozens of communications companies for services despite all departments having dedicated press offices and ministerial press advisors

Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould: '€2.2m for help with spin is just another example of this government having no regard for taxpayers’ money.' File picture Dan Linehan

The Government has been accused of another “shocking waste of money” as new figures reveal  it has spent €2.2m on external communications and media.

This is despite all departments having dedicated press offices and ministerial press advisors.