My door is still open to Willie Walsh

Last week, I restated the government’s position in respect of our minority shareholding in Aer Lingus, saying that the state’s stake in the airline will not be sold unless market conditions are favourable, the terms of the sale are satisfactory to th

Paschal Donohue
Paschal Donohue

The proposal by IAG to make an offer to buy Aer Lingus has been the subject of much media attention since late last year when details first emerged. Much coverage has been given to the issue as commentators, aviation experts, politicians and the general public weigh up the pros and cons of a sale taking place. Or not.

That level of public interest is understandable. As an island nation, where over 80 per ...