Fianna Fáil has a vice-like grip on Aer Rianta, which is not good for the semi-State body. The Minister has been given a Heaven sent opportunity to break the flawed practice of appointing party loyalists to key positions in semi-State bodies. He should break the mould of political patronage by refusing to appoint both Mr. O'Leary and Mr. O'Donoghue who are now up for reappointment or replacement.