State spent nearly €3m deporting people on charter jet (opens original article in a new tab)

The Irish State spent €2.88 million on 10 charter flights for deportations since February 2025, with the most expensive flight costing €735,000 to deport 42 South Africans. Air Partner Ltd provides these services under a €5m contract.

• The State spent €2.88 million on 10 charter flights for deportations since February 2025.
• The most expensive flight cost €735,000 to deport 42 South Africans, including 15 children.
• Charter flights are provided by Air Partner Ltd under a €5m contract with a 3-year term.