Shane Ross (Independent)

I would not dream of doing so.

There are two important reasons for Willie Walsh's departure from Aer Lingus and the Minister for Transport should come before the House to discuss the matter. The first of these is the semi-State culture. Mr. Walsh could not work within this culture because it was not enterprising enough and, unfortunately, he left as a result for an equivalent but larger airline in the UK. We could well do with Mr. Walsh returning to Ireland.

Senator Ryan should listen to my second reason, as the multinationals look at it this way as well. Would they invest in Aer Lingus without Willie Walsh?