Ahern defends Aer Lingus decision

Bertie Ahern has defended the Government’s decision to sell 35% of Aer Lingus.

The Taoiseach has defended the Government’s decision to sell 35% of Aer Lingus.

Opposition parties have attacked the cabinet for giving the go ahead for partial privatisation as a "fire sale" and accused the Government of not doing enough to secure permission from the European Commission for State Aid.