Coalition rift over Dublin Airport expansion

AN internal row has again broken out between Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats over the second terminal at Dublin Airport.

The latest row involving the Coalition partners began when Transport Minister Martin Cullen announced at the IMI conference in Co Wicklow yesterday that he would be bringing an “integrated package” on the status of Aer Lingus and expansion plans for Dublin Airport to the Cabinet next week.

When asked about the details of the package, Mr Cullen said his own view was that a majority stake in Aer Lingus should be sold off, a decision that would be non-contentious with the PDs.