asked the Minister for Defence (a) the number of flights by Air Corp helicopters undertaken by the Taoiseach, all Ministers and Ministers of State since the formation of the Government of 9 March 1982; (b) the destinations and where the flights took place from; (c) the reason for the flights in each case; (d) the cost in each case; and (e) the total cost.
Written Answers. - Helicopter Flights.
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Since the formation of the Government on 9 March 1982, the total number of flights on Air Corps helicopters made by an Taoiseach, Ministers and Ministers of State was 16.
In view both of the security implications and the cost of compiling details of all journeys made, the remaining information sought by the Deputy cannot be furnished.