Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister: 'Aer Lingus will not be allowed to fail'

19 February, 2021

Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said: "To say very clearly, Aer Lingus will not be allowed to fail", adding that the carrier is "already receiving substantial financial support" from government (Irish Examiner/Reuters, 18/19-Feb-2021). Mr Varadkar confirmed that the carrier engaged with Ireland's Government for additional support.