It's not all about money says Minister Dempsey

Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey was questioned today in relation to the Irish government's position in relation to the Ryanair bid for Aer Lingus. "Any money that we'll get into the government coffers would be very much appreciated at this time, but short-term decisions are not my style in relation to things like this," Minister Dempsey replied. "We are certainly not guided by money alone. There is aviation policy, there is airport policy, regional policy that has to be taken into consideration," adding that the response "is something that is yet to be finalised and considered by the government."

Minister Dempsey was speaking on RTE Radio's news program "Morning Ireland."