Ireland will hold Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1st to December 31st this year, and we are seeing the costs of it.
100 luxury vehicles have been procured at a cost of over €6 million, and that is just the tip of the iceberg.
So, how much will our EU Presidency cost the state?
Joining Claire to discuss is Emma McEvoy, Assistant Professor in Law at Dublin City University.