Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We have two airlines in Ireland. In regard to Aer Lingus, what is important to people in terms of airline services in and out of the country, provided proudly by Aer Lingus as a carrier during the decades, not only is being maintained and secured in this agreement but also advanced. I confidently expect, given, for example, the improvement in sterling and the dollar vis-a-visthe euro, that we will be ready for a further influx of tourists, which means that we will need more capacity for growth in Aer Lingus. Also, the Aer Lingus name and logo which many Irish people, including me, hold dear and the fact that Aer Lingus has its headquarters in Ireland-----

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