The Office of Public Works (OPW) has paid out €491,000 for new items and repair with almost €260,000 of that paid for historic furniture at Farmleigh
Almost half a million euro has been spent on redecoration, antique furniture, and artworks for the state guesthouse Farmleigh over the past three years.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift make huge donation to Dublin-based charity following Aviva Stadium Eras Tour gigs A breakdown of almost €500,000 in expenditure since 2022 shows that almost €20,000 was spent on general furniture and fittings for the public and staff working at Farmleigh. That included €1,180 for three wheelchair friendly picnic tables, €1,250 for a gazebo, and around €5,500 worth of furniture for the Boathouse.
Also listed in a database of costs was €800 for a pencil sketch by the famed Irish artist Mainie Jellett, just under €9,000 for four sets of photographs and a book, and a piece of Aubusson tapestry for the Nursery Corridor of Farmleigh cost €5,850.
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