Air Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Questions (274)

Pat Breen

Question:

379 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to media reports that Aer Lingus is to centralise its maintenance facilities in Dublin Airport; the implications that this would have for the 70 jobs at their Shannon maintenance facility; if he will bring this matter to the attention of his appointees on the board of Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13051/10]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Aircraft maintenance at Aer Lingus is an operational and commercial matter for the company. I have no function in relation to such arrangements.

Question No. 380 answered with Question No. 369.

Questions Nos. 381 and 382 answered with Question No. 370.

Questions Nos. 383 to 397, inclusive, resubmitted.