Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubt that this is an absolute twilight zone because the Minister's protestations bear no link to the reality experienced by the public.

My question concerns the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by IAG. Thousands of workers in north Dublin, Cork and Shannon are very worried about this proposition. According to media reports, the Labour Party is upset and worried about this also. There have been a few rumblings but nobody will take comfort from that, given that they seem to be capable of dealing with their rumblings and upset, and selling their consciences. Can the Minister tell us, and particularly the 5,000 Aer Lingus employees, what his Department's role is in the impending sale and takeover of Aer Lingus?

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