Brennan 'very concerned' about Ryanair ruling

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan told the EU in a letter made public today that the Government is "very concerned" about the potential impact of a European Commission ruling against Ryanair, for receipt of state aid for using Charleroi airport in Belgium.

A spokesperson said that Brennan, who is currently chairman of the European Union Council of Ministers, sent the letter yesterday to EU Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio.