Seanad debates

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

1:00 pm

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Will the Committee on Procedure and Privileges now consider issuing an invitation to Cardinal Seán Brady and the heads of the Church of Ireland, the Anglican community and the Moslem community, in line with the invitation to Mr. Nelson today? We need balance and I hope this suggestion will be followed up and that we do not just have the one invitation to a particular group.

With regard to the takeover of Aer Lingus proposed by Michael O'Leary, I hope we will have an opportunity to discuss that issue. The Minister should come to the House to discuss it because it has serious implications for this country. I have great admiration for Michael O'Leary. He has revolutionised transport and has made so many airports and Europe accessible to Irish people. There is no question about that. However, the possibility that he might take over Aer Lingus would remove competition on the ground and when competition is gone, prices rise. Therefore, I would like the Minister to come to the House to discuss this issue.

On the issue of airports, terminal two in Dublin Airport is a disaster. I went to terminal 2 last week -----

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