No Government cover-up on Shannon, says Cowen

The Government is not involved in a political conspiracy to cover-up advance knowledge of the axing of Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport, Tánaiste Brian Cowen told the Dáil.

Labour leader Eamon Gilmore said it was unbelievable that high-ranking officials knew in advance of August's Aer Lingus decision but never told the Cabinet or the Minister for Transport.