Talks on Aer Lingus’s fate to get public airing

THERE was a widespread welcome last night for a decision to hold public Oireachtas hearings into the Government’s controversial proposal to privatise Aer Lingus.

The Oireachtas Transport Committee passed a motion, proposed by Labour transport spokeswoman Roisín Shortall, to examine the proposed sale.

Members from all parties welcomed the opportunity to hold hearings into the sale of the semi-state body, which will be held from April 6. Prior to that, the committee will advertise in the national press seeking submissions from the public and other interested parties.