IAG welcomes Dáil approval of Aer Lingus sale

The Dáil has voted in favour of selling off the State’s share in Aer Lingus as part of a €1.4bn takeover bid by International Airlines Group (IAG).

After two days of lively debate, the Government easily clinched the majority backing it needed, clearing another hurdle for the controversial deal which has been trenchantly attacked by Opposition parties.