Irish diplomats in Rome faced significant challenges in the early 1990s when renovations to the swimming pool at Villa Spada were plagued by delays and technical issues. The project began in 1993 but soon encountered problems with corroded pipes and an inadequate filtration system, leading to complaints from embassy officials about the company’s handling of the situation. Official Eamon Mac Aodha expressed frustration, suggesting legal action was a possibility due to the unsatisfactory conditions and costs incurred.