16 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the progress to date on the rescue plan for Aer Lingus; her plans for the future ownership of the company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10508/02]

24 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she is satisfied that steps taken to date sufficiently safeguard the future of Aer Lingus, with particular reference to routes available, passenger carrying capacity and overheads; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10633/02]

25 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the progress which has been made in identifying a strategic partner for Aer Lingus which formed part of the package announced by Aer Lingus management when more than 1,000 people had to take voluntary redundancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10351/02]

I propose to take Question Nos. 16, 24 and 25 together.

I refer the Deputies to my reply to Question No. 3 which I answered earlier.