Ferry group set sights on Aer Lingus

SEA ferry company Irish Continental Group would like to buy Aer Lingus from the Irish Government and say they have the financial clout to close the deal.

ICG managing director Eamonn Rothwell said acquiring the State airline remains top of their acquisition wish list. He said keeping the carrier in Irish ownership would preserve valuable landing slots at US airports for the company.

“Finance will not be a problem,” he said.