Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I had contradicted the trustee, Deputy Ross would have come to the House the following day to accuse me of taking an action that went against the recommendation of a trustee of the largest pension fund in the country.

I was struck by the Deputy's description of my motives in this matter. He implied that he is completely insulated from any electoral concerns in respect of the issues that are being raised. It is not ridiculous to point out that he has taken an inconsistent position in this matter when, on the one hand, he opposes the sale of Aer Lingus, while, on the other, he argues that the company should be sold to deal with the matter he raises in this question.

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