Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport if progress has been made in regard to issues raised by an association (details supplied) in a recent submission relating to group bookings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37486/09]

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made following his meeting with the management of Aer Lingus at which he was due to discuss issues raised by an association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39783/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 129 together.

Commercial arrangements of this nature are entirely a matter for Aer Lingus. However, the issues raised by the Association have been brought to the attention of Aer Lingus management. I understand the airline is engaging with the Association on the issue in order to explain the rationale for their policy relating to group bookings and to seek a way forward which reflects the challenging environment in which the airline operates.