Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As Deputy Dooley is well aware, and I have heard his comments, this was the subject of intensive questioning here earlier to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. No formal offer has been lodged yet by IAG in respect of Aer Lingus, so I am precluded from making any comment on statements that I have read as to what is actually included in a presentation issued by IAG. As Deputy Dooley knows, the Government is the guardian of the public interest and is not beholden to one company or another. The duty of Government is to represent the best interest of the people. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has made it very clear that if and when a formal offer is tabled, it will be assessed very comprehensively.

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