Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The exact same applies, or maybe even more so, in not intervening in those labour relations issues. We do, however, have a role with regard to trying to restore our aviation industry. We have taken a series of measures including, as the Deputy said, the significant public support for workers in that industry as in other sectors, and the management of safe travel systems within Covid-19 to try to make it safe for people to get back flying. I am encouraged that 20 flights left this morning, as the Deputy said. We need to get that back. That is the best way of protecting the interests of workers and the aviation industry. We are not going to jump into the middle of an industrial dispute in that regard. Our job is to try to get all of the country back working, including the aviation sector and the vital work it does in providing connectivity to the State, including tourism and the other benefits it brings.

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