Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)

In addition to what the Minister has said, given that the Government has decided to dispose of the shareholding in Aer Lingus, as previously announced, has he considered how he might protect the Heathrow Airport slots, in particular, and access to Heathrow Airport from this country to provide for onward connections to the wider world? If so, what is the result of the consideration? The Heathrow Airport connection has been identified as being of significant benefit and strategic importance.

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