Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question : To ask the Minister for Transport when he, his Department or other Departments or office holders first became aware of the Aer Lingus proposal to discontinue flights from Shannon to Heathrow; the person or persons to whom he or his office corresponded on receipt of such information; if the Taoiseach's office was informed; if the management of Aer Lingus was contacted; if an interdepartmental memo was circulated on the issue, then or thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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