There was also a significant outlay on art for new Ireland House building
An artist’s impression of Ireland House, Tokyo
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spent more than €1.3m on the fit-out of a new embassy in Tokyo, including €43,000 for a tapestry and €1,100 for umbrella stands.
The new Ireland House in Japan was officially opened by the Taoiseach this summer, with overall costs of around €35m.