Fine Gael Senator ready to resign whip over Aer Lingus sale

A Clare Fine Gael Senator has said he will resign the party whip if the Government sells its shareholding in Aer Lingus to IAG.

Senator Tony Mulcahy was speaking following today's appearance by IAG Chief Executive Willie Walsh at the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

Senator Mulcahy says while Mr Walsh confirmed that IAG is in a position to guarantee Shannon Airport's Heathrow slots for a period of five years, he couldn't guarantee the future retention of transatlantic services to and from the Co. Clare airport.