Being a politician and a football aficionado pays off big time in Ireland, as our representatives can avail of a taxpayer-funded private jet to fly away into soccer heaven anytime they want.
It has emerged today that Taoiseach Enda Kenny personally sanctioned the use of the Government Learjet aircraft by President Michael D. Higgins, who will fly off to Paris tomorrow accompanied by his entourage.
The total cost of the escapade is about 22k, paid by me and you.