Borgonie decided to look for himself, but sceptical grant holders denied him funding.

In particular he focuses on the low proportion of grant holders from the Dublin population, compared with rural areas.

Indeed, according to Martin, some grant holders may have lost up to £280 annually because the tax saving device of the covenant was also abolished.

A promotional video seen by Reuters said the new visa would grant holders "free mobility within specific Saudi territories" during, before and after an event.