Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy was correct in saying that the company received very substantial funding from Government through EWSS and other aviation supports, both for airlines and airports, during Covid-19. The airlines took a huge hit, as we know, throughout the pandemic. That has to be acknowledged as well. However, the successful way to retain good quality employees, staff and so on is to reward them and acknowledge their contribution during Covid-19. It was not their particular fault-----

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