Air Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Ceisteanna (528)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

623 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the management of Aer Lingus regarding the conditions which have been placed on customers who form part of group bookings via overseas tour operators and raise the detrimental effect this is having on previously loyal operators with the tradition of bringing tourists here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34365/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

While I have no role in commercial or operational matters of Aer Lingus, I would be concerned if conditions were being imposed by any airline serving the Irish market that were having a detrimental effect on inbound tourism. I recently received representations on the matter, which I intend to bring to the attention of the Aer Lingus management.