Virgin Airlines application

Summary

The Minister said his Department had received no application from Virgin Airlines to operate between Britain and Ireland. Officials had spoken with representatives of two companies, but he could not confirm whether fares were discussed and offered to check.

Pearse Wyse Mr. Wyse Progressive Democrats

asked the Minister for Tourism and Transport if he has received an application from Virgin Airlines to operate a £35 fare out of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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John P. Wilson Mr. Wilson Fianna Fáil

No application has been received in my Department from the airline concerned to operate services between Britain and Ireland.

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Martin Cullen Mr. Cullen Progressive Democrats

Would the Minister say whether there have been even any preliminary discussions with the said airline to operate out of this country?

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John P. Wilson Mr. Wilson Fianna Fáil

There has been discussion between an official of my Department and representatives of, I think, two companies.

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Martin Cullen Mr. Cullen Progressive Democrats

Was there any fare structure mentioned in those discussions?

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John P. Wilson Mr. Wilson Fianna Fáil

I do not want to mislead the House — I read the report — I am not quite sure: I can check that for the Deputy. I do not want to be caught out on an inaccuracy.

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