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# Learjet

Last month
February 2023
# Government Jet
State looking to buy a new ten-seater Government jet that can travel long-haul
Micheál Martin says there has been ‘serious issues’ with the current Learjet.
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Feb 2nd 2023, 1:13 PM
Last year
2022
# jet
The Government has been advised to hire private jets to replace its ailing Learjet
Aviation consultancy Altea has recommended the leasing of private aircraft.
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Jul 3rd 2022, 12:05 AM
# buy or lease
Buying a new Govt jet under consideration as current plane is 'nearing the end of life'
The Air Corps Learjet was purchased in 2004.
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Jun 1st 2022, 1:15 PM
All time
# runaround
This plane is being dubbed the Honda Civic of private jets
It can be yours for €4.12 million. Check down the back of the couch.
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Aug 8th 2015, 5:30 PM
# gonezo
That broken government jet has FINALLY been sold off
The Gulfstream IV had been out of action since last summer.
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Mar 30th 2015, 8:45 PM
# Jetting Off
Use of Government jets for EU-related trips doubles during Ireland's presidency
20 trips were made between Ireland and either Brussels or Strasbourg in the first five months of the year.
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Jun 4th 2013, 5:43 PM
# Nyeewwwww!
Government to sell 32-year-old plane... which might not fly any more
The government is seeking tenders to sell off a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 – with “no warranty” on its condition.
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Apr 19th 2012, 6:50 PM
# Air Ambulance
100 days after abandoned transplant, Meadhbh McGivern returns home
The Government Learjet is deployed to London to return Meadhbh McGivern home after her liver transplant in London.
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Oct 10th 2011, 7:20 PM
# Transplant
Meadhbh McGivern out of surgery after liver transplant
King’s College Hospital has confirmed that the 14-year-old Leitrim girl has undergone a liver transplant operation.
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Sep 15th 2011, 9:21 PM
# Transplant
At last: Meadhbh McGivern in London for long-awaited transplant
The government’s Learjet brought Meadhbh McGivern to London overnight; she is undergoing surgery there this morning.
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Sep 15th 2011, 10:21 AM