Ministers run up €3m bill for use of state aircraft

The Irish taxpayer reportedly paid almost €3m last year for the use of state aircraft and helicopters by government ministers.

Ministers run up €3m bill for use of state aircraft

The Irish taxpayer reportedly paid almost €3m last year for the use of state aircraft and helicopters by government ministers.

Reports this morning said Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern racked up the highest bill of €857,000, followed by the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at €643,000.

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