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# money to burn

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Varadkar and Coveney criticised for seeking extra drivers and staff

Labour’s Alan Kelly questioned why the foreign affairs minister is getting a security package at a cost of €200,000.

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Jul 14th 2020, 6:13 PM

Bank of England is trying out plastic banknotes - could it happen in Ireland?

Spoiler alert: Not in the near future, at least.

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Sep 16th 2013, 8:00 PM

Covering your car in velvet is the new thing

…for people surrounded by endless piles of cash.

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Jul 9th 2013, 1:30 PM