Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have listened to the debate today and how the deal was announced, but the fact is that we do not know the full details. It has been a case of drip-feed. The fact is that Government backbenchers, including Labour Party backbenchers and others, are being briefed, while Parliament still does not have the full context in terms of the due diligence process that was carried out. The Nyras report and many other aspects of the deal are not accessible to us, but I know one thing. There was major opposition to the sale of Aer Lingus when 75% of the State's stake was sold. The Government is now selling 100% of the State's stake in Aer Lingus.

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