It's one of a number of findings in a report published by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Nearly 250k was spent by An Garda Síochána on accommodation which it didn't use.
The costs relate to the policing operation put in place for the Europa League final last year.
It's one of a number of findings in a report published by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Sinn Féin's John Brady, says public funds shouldn't be easily wasted.
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