Ken FoxeThe Department of Foreign Affairs has spent close to €117,000 on VIP platinum services at Dublin Airport over the past eighteen months. The department said they had been able to avail of a “preferential rate” for the VIP service at Dublin Airport. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said they used the platinum service at Dublin Airport for state business including official visits, and for “appropriate welcome and farewell” for senior members of the diplomatic corps. The use of airport VIP facilities mitigates risks to the security of foreign dignitaries travelling on official business to Ireland and ensures discretion. “Swift transit through the airport also ensures that foreign dignitaries can maximise their official programmes in Ireland.”

Source: The Herald September 05, 2023 14:27 UTC