Overspend of almost €1m on ‘expenses’ for State’s witness protection programme

The programme is used for those whose lives are deemed in danger after giving evidence in court. Photo: Getty

The cost of “expenses” needed to fund the lifestyles of people in the Witness Security Programme (WSP) is on the rise, with an overspend of almost €1m in 2023, new figures reveal.

The programme is used for those whose lives are deemed in danger after giving evidence in court against criminals.

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