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Closing remarks by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, on Dáil Motion on disposal of Aer Lingus shareholding

Aer Lingus has a long history and a close association with the State. For 70 of the nearly 80 years of its existence, it was State owned and although a majority stake in the airline was privatised some nine years ago, it still has a special place in the hearts of the Irish people.

28th May 2015

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, at the launch of the ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’ 2015 Competition

In rebuilding an enterprise focused economy we need young people with the business ideas of tomorrow, the passion to succeed, and the energy to lead.

27th May 2015

Opening speech by Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, to Dáil Éireann on the Principles of a Sale of Aer Lingus shares

The motion seeks the approval of the House for the general principles of the disposal of shares in Aer Lingus.

27th May 2015

Mid West to benefit from Aer Lingus deal which confirms commitment to Shannon – O’Donovan

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan has said that the proposed deal on the sale of the Government’s minority shareholding in Aer Lingus confirms the airline’s commitment to Shannon Airport which is good news for tourism in the Mid West.

27th May 2015

Why have electricity prices not fallen in line with the 40% fall in crude oil prices over the past year? – Sheahan

Fine Gael Senator for Kerry, Tom Sheahan, has highlighted that oil prices have fallen by over 40% in the past 12 months, yet electricity prices have remained the same.

27th May 2015

Fianna Fáil still using Aer Lingus as a political football – O’Donovan

Having privatised Aer Lingus in 2006, Fianna Fáil today showed that they are using Aer Lingus as a political football by opposing a great deal for Ireland, according to Fine Gael TD for Limerick Patrick O’Donovan.

27th May 2015

Deal will secure the future of Aer Lingus and is positive news for Dublin Airport- Farrell

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has said that the proposed deal on the sale of the Government’s minority shareholding in Aer Lingus will secure the long term future of the airline, while also promoting the continued growth of Dublin Airport.

27th May 2015

Comiskey welcomes €2 billion EU boost for Irish farming and rural jobs

Fine Gael Senator for Sligo Leitrim and the Party’s Spokesperson for Agriculture in the Seanad Michael Comiskey has today (Wednesday) welcomed the European Commission’s formal approval for Ireland's €2 billion Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, under the revised Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).

27th May 2015

BLOOMing brilliant result for Drimnagh School - Byrne

Fine Gael TD for, Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has congratulated the 2nd class boys of local Drimnagh School, Our Lady of Good Counsel National School, for winning the GIY & innocent Drinks ‘Sow & Grow’ project award at the annual BLOOM festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

27th May 2015

Aer Lingus deal includes commitment to Knock Airport - O’Mahony

Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of its intention to sell its minority shareholding in Aer Lingus, having received significant concessions from IAG. Deputy O’Mahony said that this decision is good news for Knock airport as it includes a commitment to the future of the airport.

27th May 2015