Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

As regards Aer Lingus, the same level of due diligence that applied to Coillte has happened and will happen. Decisions will be made in the round, not simply on the basis of maximising a sum of money. The implications for tourism, exports and accessibility to the country will be taken into account. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has made that crystal clear. If and when we come to a decision in that regard, it will be a balanced one.