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

What strikes me is that the Deputy and Fianna Fáil did not make these points when his Government sold 75% of the company. Let me quote what the Deputy said about the legislation in March 2004. He stated:

The purpose of this legislation is to provide for a viable future for the airline. It needs to change the focus which was initially targeted at the national interest. That need is no longer as prevalent, but there is a need to develop the airline and ensure the future viability of not only existing jobs, but to build and grow a company that will develop into an international success.

It is vital to consider the national interest now, as was the case in 2004. I have quoted what the Deputy said in 2004 when he and his Government voted to sell 75% of the company. The point I would make to the Deputy-----

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