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

Despite the clear network plans, the plans by airport and the protection of slots by airport that have been outlined, some Deputies continue to try to scaremonger by referring to job losses that happened at Iberia following its merger with BA to create IAG. I heard some Opposition spokespeople refer to the great company of Aer Lingus and say this would be another nail in the coffin of a company as great as Aer Lingus. They attempted to draw a direct comparison between Aer Lingus and Iberia. Those Deputies know that is completely inappropriate.

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