very sad for all concerned. The irish government has pursued a medical-led policy with severe restrictions including hotel quarantine and no proper support. They would do well to remember that Ireland is an island and once lost, many of these routes will not return for a long long time.
Many other countries have directly supported their national airlines but no support in Ireland. Maybe Aer Lingus being owned by AIG is a complicating factor but sad to see cityjet and now stobart go. Will there be others?