Eric J. Byrne
Ceist:367 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he met with officials of Ryanair on 10 December 1990; if the meeting was arranged to get his support for a major co-operation agreement planned between Ryanair and British Airways; whether he gave his full support for (a) the co-operation arrangements and (b) that the contract held by Aer Lingus, worth several millions of pounds per annum in revenue to the national airline, has been given to Ryanair who will now act as British Airways' handling agents at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.