Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

The implications of this matter could be profound indeed because had the Minister made himself aware of what was about to happen the prospects of a different outcome to the Aer Lingus decision are clear. We know that Ministers are not accountable because it has been evident in issues such as e-voting and other debacles, but on this occasion it is important that the Minister come before the House to make a statement with questions to follow. I support the call for an independent investigation in the Department to find out exactly what happened, to be followed by a published report.

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