Accounts also show more than €2,000 on balloons for the summer party.
RTE spent almost €5,000 on 200 flip flops – but here’s how we could’ve saved the broadcaster thousands of euro instead.According to Havaianas website, their flip flops could set you back between €22 and €30 for a pair of the comfortable flat footwear.But we can reveal a trip to Penney’s to buy 200 €8 moulded flip flops would’ve cost just €1,600 – saving the taxpayer €3,356.
For a further saving, Penney’s also stock €1.30 flip flops often seen being given out at weddings to help tired dancing feet.
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