Taoiseach confirms he did NOT use Ireland's government jet to attend COP26

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Speaking in the Dáil today, Taoiseach Martin said, "I didn't use the government jet to go." 

He spoke of the need to stay in Edinburgh for the duration of his visit, and to journey on to Glasgow due to the "enormous" crowds in the host city. 

He said, "The government jet isn't being used that frequently, and that's not by design to be frank." 

Deputy McNamara also asked the Taoiseach to confirm he wouldn't use the jet when there are commercial flights available. 

However, Taoiseach Martin ran out of allotted time before answering this question. 

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