Gardai have been paid more than €4 million for non-public duty events including Hollywood films, the moving of abnormal loads by trucks, sports events, and concerts over the past 18 months.
The amount of money being paid has risen significantly this year with the wider resumption of events after Covid-19 restrictions.
Last year, An Garda Síochána collected €1.92 million in non-public duty fees but already in the first six months of this year, €2.17 million has been paid over.
