David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Questions have been raised about the true costs because there are several costs associated with running the Áras which are outside of the €3.9 million gross and the €3.8 million net that are in the President's Establishment account for 2016. On page 6 it is detailed that they relate to: salaries, wages and allowances; travel and subsistence; training and development; and incidental expenses.