Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Requests for use of the ministerial air transport service are made by Ministers' private secretaries to my office and are dealt with, in the first instance, by the staff of my office. Requests are examined by my staff with regard to the need for and purpose of travel, the destination, the availability and suitability of other travel arrangements and other logistical details. Any necessary clarification or further information is sought at this point.

Screened requests are then submitted to me for my consideration and approval, if deemed appropriate. Once approved, all operational matters are settled directly between the office of the Minister in question and the Department of Defence or Air Corps.

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