Government agrees to purchase new €53m jet 

The new jet, which was put out to tender last year at a cost of €45m, is due to replace the existing Government Learjet which has seen repeated breakdowns over recent years.

The Government has confirmed the agreement to purchase a new €53m jet.

The new jet, which was put out to tender last year at a cost of €45m, is due to replace the existing Government Learjet which has seen repeated breakdowns over recent years. A statement this evening said that the final cost was €53m excluding VAT.