Ryanair flights await Europe’s top politicians during Irish EU presidency

Is Patrick Counihan willing to pick up the difference in fare? I would think that the Irish government should be commended for being thrifty with rate payers money. Does Patrick Counihan think this is "free money?" This guy is a moron! By the by, flights between Dublina and London can be had for as low as €18 one way. No frills, just the way I like it!

Ryanair say that if 5,000 trips are taken by Irish and EU officials over the six month’s of the country’s EU presidency, which begins next week, then the government will save over €1.5 million. Ireland holding the E.U presidency from Jan 1st will cost the Irish tax payer $85 million. Some say it will cost more than this.

Taxpayers getting value for money at long last,no 5***** treatment here at taxpayers expence,must give them a real good feeling knowing they are saving them a fortune.

Another triumphant Trumpet Fanfare for Irelands favourite Airline.They sure have their slouch rivals Cunny-Lingus licked hollow!

Why not if it is a 60 minute flight? If all governmentss were so concerned they would make their plans in advance. I'm sure the meetings could be scheduled to governments can take part in lower fares. We all try to do that som why not government ministers. Is that so much to ask them to do to help the poor harried taxpayer?

Patrick, why are you calling the Irish government scrooges? Haven't you heard that the country's bankrupt and we've no money? I'm not sure Ireland should have the presidency when we can't afford to run basic services in Ireland.

I find it ridiculous I.C use the word "scrooges" because you say Europe’s top politicians will have to slum it on Ryanair thanks to the Irish government. I think it's the most sensible thing to do, why should the Irish taxpayer have pay out hundreds of thousands of euros to fly these people to Dublin in business class, its a 60 minute flight.

Isn't that awful for them, having to travel like the rest of us?