"The public do not like to see public money being spent inappropriately and it is a source of frustration out there," he added. "It's also a source of frustration for us as ministers who have to run tight budgets and have to make difficult decisions."
Tánaiste Micheál Martin described the spend as "ridiculous" and called for a review into the cost, highlighting a significant discontent with public spending.
Minister O'Gorman expressed deep frustration over budget negotiations, stating, "It's deeply deeply frustrating for many ministers who are looking to get greater investment into key public services."
Roderic O'Gorman addressed public sentiment by noting, "It was definitely coming up... the public do not like to see public money being spent inappropriately."
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