Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I have no concerns about access to Heathrow Airport. There is access through Aer Lingus and British Airways. Last week my Heathrow-Shannon flight was full, which I was delighted to see. These connections work because they continue to be profitable. Should the State be in a position to sell its 25% stake, this is the kind of conversation we would like to have with a buyer. Among the other issues we would like to discuss are protecting the company's brand and access in so far as possible. Once 75% or 100% of a company is sold, one's influence is limited.

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