State Assets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2015

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Questions (598)

Michael McGrath

Question:

598. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of shares in Aer Lingus owned by the Irish State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2264/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Irish State owns 134,109,026 shares in Aer Lingus.  This currently represents 25.11% of the company's issued shares. The shares are held in the name of the Minister for Finance. This information is publicly available on the Aer Lingus Group's corporate website.