Sale of State Assets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Questions (599)

Timmy Dooley

Question:

652 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his policy on the sale of the State’s 25% share in Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14078/12]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The Government has decided to include its 25% shareholding in Aer Lingus as part of its Disposal of State Assets Programme. The exact time-frame for any sale has not been decided and it will only take place when conditions are favourable and at an acceptable price.