Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.
Government spending scandals quiz: Bank bailouts, bike sheds, and phone pouches

Eva Osborne

The government has weathered many money scandals in recent weeks, months, and years.

The latest occurred this week and followed the news of a failed project by the Arts Council costing over €6 million.

From phone pouches to bike sheds and bank bailouts to water charges, test your knowledge of government spending controversies by taking our quiz.

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