Revealed: The Leinster House politicians who failed to collect thousands of calendars and newsletters which had to be pulped as a result

In 2022, the Oireachtas scrapped 82,600 printed items after they went unclaimed, revealing significant waste in government print orders. Major items included 30,000 letterheads for Labour's Aodhán Ó Ríordáín, which became obsolete after he was elected as an MEP. Similarly, other TDs, including Anne Rabbitte and Robert Troy, faced unclaimed newsletters and letterheads, caught by the five-day collection rule. The situation raised concerns over awareness and management related to print jobs within the Oireachtas, leading to unnecessary recycling of government materials.

The Oireachtas reported that 82,600 unclaimed printed items were scrapped last year, highlighting a lack of awareness or management over collection periods and printing needs.

Several TDs expressed surprise upon discovering their ordered printed materials had been recycled, emphasizing how the five-day collection deadline can lead to waste.

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