Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the International Airlines Group, IAG, bid for Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9845/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As Aer Lingus is in an 'offer period' under the Irish Takeover Rules, I am constrained in what I can say publicly on the matter, as these rules apply to significant shareholders in some regards as well as offerors and offeree companies during an offer period.

I briefed the Cabinet last week on the latest position in relation to the IAG proposal to make an offer for Aer Lingus and subsequently made a detailed statement clarifying the Government’s position on the matter. On 4 March the Government’s Inter Departmental Steering Group held a further meeting with representatives from International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), at their request.

In line with stated policy, the Government remains open to considering any improved proposal.