Then US President Joe Biden spoke at a state dinner at Dublin Castle two years ago. Photograph: PAThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is set to spend an estimated €10 million on event catering and hospitality services for State dinners, high level lunches and other State events at Dublin Castle, Áras an Uachtaráin and other venues. The OPW has issued the tender as Ireland prepares to host the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026. The OPW anticipates three to six suppliers will be appointed and specific contracts will be awarded using a rotation agreement. The tender states that companies seeking to tender must have an annual turnover of €500,000 or more for the last three years.

Source: The Irish Times December 09, 2025 20:26 UTC