Taoiseach Leo Varadkar requested portraits of WT Cosgrave and the patriot and women’s rights activist Jennie Wyse Power when he moved to his new offices.
As Mr Varadkar took up office again in Government Buildings early this year, there were a flurry of requests for artwork from his staff members.
Mr Varadkar himself opted for two portraits of influential political figures with a staff member writing: “Can I book the OPW to hang pics in Taoiseach office and back room please. He is out of the office on Friday which might be best.”
