Stormont spend on business flights ‘completely out of touch’

Liam McBurney/PA First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly talk to the media. O'Neill has blonde hair, a black jacket and white blouse. Little Pengelly has long dark hair, a red jacket and white blouse.Liam McBurney/PA

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

Stormont ministers have spent almost £35,000 on business-class flights since Northern Ireland’s devolved government was restored in February.

The figure was more than double the amount spent on economy air travel.

One assembly member described the spending as “completely out of touch”.

Stormont officials said flying business-class helps ministers prepare for engagements, and bookings are made in accordance with travel policies.

More than £48,000 was spent on 94 flights for ministers, according to responses to BBC News NI, under the Freedom of Information Act.

This included 39 business-class…

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