Overview

• The Irish Prison Service confirmed a €20,000 fee plus €4,600 VAT for a sponsored recruitment episode with The 2 Johnnies.
• Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said it was a lot of money and did not appear to be a necessary expenditure.
• Internal emails show the duo proposed a bespoke €20,000 package featuring interviews with one newly recruited and one long‑serving officer.
• The IPS said it made post‑recording editorial adjustments to ensure no content could compromise prison security.
• Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described his force’s prior recruitment‑focused appearance on the show as useful and said it featured two young guards.