Semi-State Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006

Tuesday, 7 March 2006

Questions (81, 82, 83, 84)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

98 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the manner in which he proposes to retain a controlling share for the State in Aer Lingus. [9061/06]

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

134 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the proposed method of disposal of the State share in Aer Lingus. [9060/06]

Gay Mitchell

Question:

142 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if a decision has been taken to proceed with the partial privatisation of Aer Lingus; the percentage of the airline to be privatised; when this decision will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9100/06]

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

384 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the future of Aer Lingus has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9451/06]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 98, 134, 142 and 384 together.

I refer the Deputies to my reply to Priority Questions Nos. 50 and 53 of today.