Cessnapete, we had exactly the same experience in 2011, dropping a friend off in Cork in my Saratoga; we were treated like a bunch of criminals carrying toxic waste, and charged royally for the privilage of having hours of our time wasted by 'elf-n-safety minions in high viz waistcoats. FWIW, we knew what the charges were going to be (we had had considerable email correspondence to make sure that our arrival was expected), but found the experience a surprise. My chum, sitting P2 with whom I shared the flight (who is Irish) found the experience very odd and not typical of flying in Eire, and actually felt embarrassed.
I would also say "AVOID" as it's quite clear that GA is considered a bloody nuisance, and is to be discouraged.
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