Ivan Yates
Question:157 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the Government's views on the question of a strategic alliance or partner for Aer Lingus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18617/97]
Written Answers. - Aer Lingus Privatisation.
Ivan Yates
Question:162 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the criteria, if any, the Government has set out for Aer Lingus in relation to its discussions and consultations regarding a strategic alliance or partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18622/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 162 together.
The Government's position in relation to a possible strategic alliance for Aer Lingus remains as set out in my reply to a similar question, No. 57 on 1 October 1997.