asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (a) whether it is the intention of Aer Rianta to operate a transatlantic air service between Ireland and the United States of America; (b) the estimated cost of inaugurating such a service, and (c) the estimated profit or loss of such a service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Transatlantic Air Service.
As I have indicated in public statements on more than one occasion, the question of establishing a transatlantic air service has been under consideration. The examination of the question has not yet reached a stage at which I could make a statement on the lines desired by the Deputy.