Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Will you supply me with the following details under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 1) The amount each Irish Embassy and or Consulate General spent on purchasing business class tickets for flights for Departmental staff that's travelling on official Departmental related business in the years of 2024 and to-date in 2025 in tabular form. To be further assistance I'm looking for business class flight tickets for any DFA staff in each of the Embassies or Consulate General offices that travelling for official work related business etc. 2) The criteria that must be met prior to purchasing business class flights tickets e.g. The flight must be a minimum of 6 hours of duration and must be approved by DFA staff member at the grade of Assistant Principal Officer and above etc. 3) Copy of sample form that DFA staff member must fill out prior seeking approval to purchase business class flight seats providing all conditions related to business class travel have been met