Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to go back to a question I asked a while ago about Mr. Thompson's engagement with Irish stakeholders and his obvious concern for the Irish citizen. The witness said he felt the consumer was not being adequately protected in the process, and taking up Deputy Kenny's point, I believe that is unfair to this committee and the work it has done, particularly given the number of meetings held on this issue. I would like Mr. Thompson to give some insight as to what Irish stakeholders he met, such as industry leaders and political representatives, before he formulated his position in the best interests, he says, of the Irish people. I will go back to the numbers. Correct me if I am wrong, but the witness said about 50,000 people per annum transition between Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic. Is that right?