# Government Jet

Last month

February 2023

# Government Jet

State looking to buy a new ten-seater Government jet that can travel long-haul

Micheál Martin says there has been ‘serious issues’ with the current Learjet.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 1:13 PM

Last year

2022

# New York

Taoiseach pays tribute to crew on diverted flight, says it's unfortunate he missed Biden reception

The Taoiseach missed a reception dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden last night.

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Sep 22nd 2022, 4:59 PM

# Foreign Affairs

Breakfasts, photos & cancelled hotels: how Government spent almost €500k on travel in two years

The highest spender was the Department of Foreign Affairs, spending €166,553 on foreign travel since the Government was formed.

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Aug 16th 2022, 12:05 AM

# buy or lease

Buying a new Govt jet under consideration as current plane is 'nearing the end of life'

The Air Corps Learjet was purchased in 2004.

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Jun 1st 2022, 1:15 PM

All time

# ge2020

Micheál says he won't use the government jet to fly back home to Cork if he becomes Taoiseach

Martin said ministers do need to travel abroad from time-to-time.

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Jan 16th 2020, 6:45 AM

# aras 18

Taoiseach defends Michael D Higgins' use of government jet to fly to Belfast

Leo Varadkar said the pilots are “paid anyway” and the added costs of flying someone in the plane are “very small”.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 10:40 AM

# PAC

Defence department justifies sale of Government jet for €418k

It would have cost €1.34 million to repair.

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Jan 26th 2017, 9:54 PM

# Leaving on a jet plane

Taoiseach's spend on travel up, but he says it's because the government jet is out of use

More than , €295,412.59 has been spent by the Taoiseach’s department this year.

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Dec 27th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Gulfstream IV

Government jet may have been sold for €330k less than its value

Additionally, spare parts for the aircraft were sold for what may have been just a fraction of their actual worth

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Sep 30th 2016, 1:55 PM

# Flyin First Class

How often has this government used the country's jets?

Quite a bit, but the cabinet isn’t a fan of helicopters.

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Jan 16th 2015, 6:45 AM

# 1st world problems

One of the Government jets has broken down - what are ministers to do?

The Gulfstream IV, which Brian Lenihan said in 2010 should be scrapped, is out of action — leaving just one jet on duty.

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Sep 2nd 2014, 9:40 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s nine things to know before 9am.

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Apr 25th 2012, 8:36 AM

# Nyeewwwww!

Government to sell 32-year-old plane... which might not fly any more

The government is seeking tenders to sell off a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 – with “no warranty” on its condition.

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Apr 19th 2012, 6:50 PM

# Taking off

'No plans' to dispose of government jet - which last government said it would scrap

Alan Shatter says there are no plans to get rid of the Gulfstream jet – which Tony Killeen said was to be phased out.

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Apr 1st 2012, 4:32 PM

# Transplant

At last: Meadhbh McGivern in London for long-awaited transplant

The government’s Learjet brought Meadhbh McGivern to London overnight; she is undergoing surgery there this morning.

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Sep 15th 2011, 10:21 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 5th 2011, 8:30 AM

# Libya

Irish team leads evacuation of 16 EU citizens from Libya

The Irish government jet is one of the last to leave Tripoli, after seeing the evacuation of 3 Irish and 13 other EU citizens.

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Feb 27th 2011, 9:01 PM

# Budget11

Budget 2011 hits ministerial planes, (cranes) and automobiles

Pooling the Mercs and dropping the Learjet: the Government find themselves transported to a new era of getting around.

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Dec 7th 2010, 9:36 PM

# Government Jet

Dempsey's jet under fire from constituency colleague

Meath councillor Shane Cassells criticises minister and government for being ‘out of touch’.

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Aug 13th 2010, 10:44 AM