asked the Minister for Communications if he considers it appropriate that the contract to replace the Aer Lingus fleet of planes, or a substantial part of it, should go to aircraft manufacturers and suppliers within Europe.
Written Answers. - Replacement of Aer Lingus Planes.
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Proposals which Aer Lingus have recently submitted to my Department dealing with fleet replacement and the financial planning implications of the proposed strategy are under examination. This examination will include consideration of the issues raised in the Deputy's question.