Opposition accuse govt of playing into Ryanair's hands

Labour and the Green Party are accusing the Government of giving Aer Lingus away to Ryanair.

Labour and the Green Party are today accusing the Government of giving Aer Lingus away to Ryanair.

Fine Gael is to raise the issue with the EU Competition Commissioner.

Just days after the airline was floated the Government reduced its shareholding, and the opposition say the move plays right into the hands of Ryanair boss Michael O' Leary.