Ryanair critical of Aer Arann subsidies

THE Department of Transport has been accused of wasting millions of taxpayers’ money through excessive subsidies to Aer Arann.

Making the claims, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary pointed out that his airline offered to serve the Dublin to Knock route for a fraction of the cost of Aer Arann, with more seats and lower fares.

Earlier this month, the High Court granted Ryanair’s application for a judicial review of a department decision to grant a PSO (Public Service Obligation) contract for the Dublin to Knock route to Aer Arann.