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The White House paid €888,721 (£796,365) to a family-run business for use of their limos during Donald Trump's state visit.

Four separate payments were made to JP Ward & Sons, in Bray, Co Wicklow - allowing the president the use of four high-spec Mercedes E Class limos for his visit to Ireland.

All four limos have been rented for 30 days each, despite Trump's visit lasting just two days.

It is understood that the payments were made on behalf of the Department of State by the United States Embassy in Dublin, according to USASpending.gov, an official US State website that records federal government spending.

Two payments were made on May 22 2019, while the remaining payments were made on May 23 and 24, reports the Irish Mirror.

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According to JP Ward & Son's website, in recent years they have "heavily invested in state of the art" luxury Mercedes E Class limos.

Their range of cars include large seven seater limousines and smaller four passenger saloons.

A statement on their website says: "Your comfort and safety are our number one priority.

"All our vehicles are driven by professional, discreet and fully uniformed drivers."

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It is not known who will travel in the cars or if the Bray firm will provide drivers on this occasion.

While in Ireland, US President Trump will be transported in his own personal security, nicknamed 'The Beast'.

It has also been reported American taxpayers will fork out millions in hotel costs covering Trump's oversees visits.

According to The Guardian , roughly $1,223,230 (£965,921) was spent on a VIP accommodation at the five-star Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane.

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A further $339,386 (£267,994) has been spent at the Hilton on Park Lane "in support of a visit"

The costs of the state visit are believed to have risen when Trump chose to bring all four of his adult children with him, all with their own support and security detail.

Mirror Online has contacted the US Embassy in Dublin for a comment.