Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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592. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17429/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As outlined in my statement on the matter on 24 February last, both IAG and Aer Lingus have made positive statements about overall employment prospects at Aer Lingus in the context of IAG proposed offer for Aer Lingus. IAG has also indicated that there would be some rationalisa­tion as a result of Aer Lingus being part of IAG.

The overall employment prospects and the timeframe within which net additional employment would be created are among the issues on which Government has sought clarity before making a decision on the matter. 

There has been useful engagement on the issues by both sides. IAG has provided further details on the issues of concern to Government and discussions are progressing.