Two Fine Gael councillors in Waterford received almost €20,000 in council-funded security allowances last year to install security measures at their private homes.

Figures published by Waterford City and County Council show a total of €19,591 was paid under the heading “Security Allowance” in the local authority’s Register of Councillors Payments January to December 2025.

The payments were made to Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, who received €9,591, and Cllr. Pat Nugent, who received €10,000. They are the only councillors listed as receiving security allowances during the period.

Cllr O'Sullivan, who is the current Metropolitan Mayor, joined Maria McCann to discuss the allowance. 

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