A letter of assurance provided to UEFA when Dublin secured the right to host the event prevents the government from recouping any of the costs from the football body, the minister for justice has revealed
The policing operation surrounding the Europa League Final in Dublin last May cost An Garda Síochána more than €7 million – and not a single cent can be recouped from UEFA , it has emerged.
The event was touted as being worth around €15 million to the local economy, but new figures show the deployment of around 1,800 gardaí to police the final cost the state at least €7.12 million.READ MORE: Everton flop Ademola Lookman hits hat-trick as Atalanta end Leverkusen run to win Europa League The figures were published this week by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, who was asked by Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan whether An Garda Síochána had sought to recoup any of these costs from UEFA. He was told that a letter of assurance had been provided to UEFA when Dublin secured the right to host the final, which stated that the government would cover policing costs relating to the event.
Planning for the final began 20 months before the actual date, when Garda authorities began discussions with key stakeholders, including Dublin City Council, the FAI, UEFA, and the National Transport Authority.
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