Ahern rules out u-turn on Aer Lingus flotation

The Taoiseach is insisting that the proposed flotation of Aer Lingus has not been abandoned in favour of a trade sale.

The Taoiseach is insisting that the proposed floatation of Aer Lingus has not been abandoned in favour of a trade sale.

The Minister for Public Enterprise, Mary O'Rourke, first suggested a sale of the airline as an option earlier this month.