Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Transport the position the three Government appointees to the board of directors at Aer Lingus took on proposals for the outsourcing of key ground and cabin crew jobs at the airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46341/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The State's nominated directors on the Board of Aer Lingus are mandated to ensure that all future decisions of the company that have significant implications for wider Government, aviation or regional development policies are considered at Board level. The mandate specifically states that the possible decisions concerned would include decisions on proposals with significant local or national economic implications including a direct impact on employment.

It is a matter for the directors concerned to respect the mandate in the context of their overriding fiduciary duties under the Companies Acts to act in the best interests of the company and shareholders generally.

I am pleased to note that the Unions and management at Aer Lingus have found a mutually acceptable way forward at a very challenging time for the aviation industry generally.