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- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: It has responded to the challenges of the global financial crisis and of the events of 9 September 2001. Its management, leaders, workers and unions have collectively risen to those challenges and have done a tremendous job. However, what is underpinning the recommendation and the decision before the Dáil this afternoon is the simple and fundamental acknowledgement of what is happening...
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----while remaining as a separate business with its own brand, management and operations.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: In addition, the board of Aer Lingus has expressed the view that, as part of this group, it will have more opportunities to manage risk and accelerate its growth plans and should be in a stronger position to respond to the commercial challenges.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: The Government made the decision to reject the approach from Ryanair early in our term of office. When I made the decision not to accept the initial approach from IAG, we did not hear a word from the Opposition about it. It was struck in dumb silence on the matter.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: There were no calls for a debate to focus on it.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: The Government rejected that proposal then because we believed the best deal was not then secured for our country, for Aer Lingus or for its workers. We rejected that deal then and we have secured a better deal because working with Cabinet colleagues, and backbench Deputies and Senators in both parties we have advanced the cause of the company, its workers and passengers for the years to come.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I want to conclude with the reason I am asking the House and the Government to support this proposal.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: Yesterday, I commenced my contribution by saying Aer Lingus was one of the first State companies established by a newly independent State in 1936.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: It predates other organisations and companies such as CIE and Bord na Móna. The establishment of Aer Lingus was more than the setting up of an airline-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----it was an expression to the rest of the world-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----of Irish optimism and openness in terms of a fledgling country finding its way in the world, connecting with other countries to advance its interests. Today, that optimism and openness remains. Change should not be feared.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: It must be examined and, where appropriate-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----and following reflection, it should be embraced.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: There must be openness to new opportunities-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----while admitting, as many speakers have done, that there are no certainties in life and that risk is always present.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: Ireland and Aer Lingus are ready for this change.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I am confident that supporting this offer is the right decision for this Government and the Dáil. It is in the best interests of the airline, its employees-----
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: -----those who will work in the company in the future, the travelling public, job creation and the overall economy.
- Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I am seeking the approval of this House to proceed on the basis of the general principles I have laid before it. I commend the motion to the House.
- Topical Issues: Tourism Promotion (28 May 2015)
Paschal Donohoe: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. The Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland's first long distance touring route. It stretches along the Atlantic coast from the Deputy's county to west Cork. Funding was provided in 2014 and 2015 for capital investment for the development of the route. This funding was initially directed towards route signage and developing the 160 discovery points along...