Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

-----indicated that the Green Party Ministers do not use the Government jets. It was a clear, blunt statement in response to a question. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, indicated in response to a parliamentary question in March that he had used the Government jet on at least two occasions. I am not questioning his use of it and I have no doubt he would use it only if appropriate. It is not appropriate to make the claim that as a rule, one party in Government does not use the Government jet at all despite facts contradicting this.

In putting forward proposals to Cabinet for restricted use of the Government jet or jets, would the Taoiseach be good enough to ensure there is an acceptance of this in all parties currently making up the Government?

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