John O'Mahony (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is disappointing that our national carrier is charging those prices. I fully understand demand and supply but two nights' accommodation in Bilbao is approximately €1,200 that weekend and the following weekend flights and two nights' accommodation will cost €290. That illustrates how people are being exploited. Aer Lingus is the only Irish carrier flying directly into Bilbao. I am sure it will not dampen the spirits of the supporters but it certainly will lighten their pockets.