Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

My decision is in the interests of the airline, its staff and the people of this country. My career will not be characterised by the old political slogans and jargon of this debate.

I thank Deputy Olivia Mitchell for raising an important legal point. As a result I sought further legal advice and it has been considered by the Attorney General's office. The approval sought in the motion, pursuant to section 3(5) of the Act, clearly refers to approval of the general principle of the transaction. I am not proposing an amendment to the motion. I commend the motion to the House.

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