Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have had ongoing engagement with all our airlines and we have provided a number of supports. They have availed of a number of the supports, including the temporary wage subsidy scheme and commercial rates waivers. We have continued this engagement. It is also important to say that decisions made by Ryanair or Aer Lingus are commercial decisions and we understand there is a global crisis in aviation. If we do not have passengers flying, then it is not commercially viable for these airlines. We have to put in place supports for our airports and the workers, and give a clear indication to the aviation sector of where we are going with regard to testing so that, when things do turn, we will enable passengers, business people, families and friends to travel safely. Every single country is grappling with this testing regime and how to roll it out in a safe way.