To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with the board or management of Aer Lingus on the way in which best to meet the company's capital requirements to finance the company's fleet replacement requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Joe Costello. (Nominated by: Róisín Shortall).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
Ref No: 26956/04
To ask the Minister for Transport if the Government will be able to provide new finance capital to Aer Lingus to part finance the purchase of new aircraft.
- Trevor Sargent. (Nominated by: Eamon Ryan).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
Ref No: 26889/04
To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a report (details supplied) on the future of Aer Lingus; if it is intended to publish the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Joe Costello. (Nominated by: Róisín Shortall).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
the Goldman Sachs report
Ref No: 26955/04
To ask the Minister for Transport the Government's proposals for the future of Aer Lingus; if the Government has decided not to proceed with proposals for the privatisation of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Thomas P. Broughan. (Nominated by: Róisín Shortall).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
Ref No: 26953/04
To ask the Minister for Transport if he will outline the recommendations contained in a report (details supplied) examining the investment options for Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Bernard Allen. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
the Goldman Sachs Report
Ref No: 27021/04 Lottery: 69
To ask the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the future of Aer Lingus; if discussions are taking place or have concluded on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Bernard J. Durkan.
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
Ref No: 26585/04
To ask the Minister for Transport the Government's proposals for the future of Aer Lingus; if the Government has decided not to proceed with proposals for the privatisation of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Róisín Shortall.
For SUBSTITUTE PRIORITY answer on Tuesday, 2nd November, 2004.
Ref No: 27201/04
Answered by Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)
REPLY
I propose to take questions 124, 138, 146, 170, 175, 194 and 344 together.
I have already outlined the current position in relation to the future of Aer Lingus and the Goldman Sachs Report in my response to Priority Question No 111.
It will be a matter for the Cabinet Sub-Committee to decide whether or not to publish this Report.
With regard to meetings with Aer Lingus, as part of a series of introductory meetings with Chairman and managements of all the Semi-State bodies under my remit, I recently met with the Chairman and senior management of Aer Lingus. I have also met with the various Trade Unions at Aer Lingus. During the course of these meetings, there was some discussion on both future strategy and funding requirements but it was recognised that these matters would be dealt with in the context of the considerations of the Cabinet Sub-Committee. Of course, officials from my Department meet on a regular basis with senior management to discuss normal business issues.
