Aerlingus v Ryanair
Ryanair appear to have delivered for Shannon but does Cork really need them?
Those clamouring for Cork to do a cut price deal with Ryanair would want to take note of the fact that Aerlingus have already built up a base at Cork with 4 A320's.
In addition WIZZ, Centralwings, BMI Baby, Jet 2, Malev and CSA operate to Cork and Aer Arann have a significant regional network there.
There is simply no point in giving incentives to Ryanair if its going to undermine the Aerlingus and Aer Arann routes and the position of the overseas carriers
Better to hold tough and let Ryanair come in if they want to on the same terms as everyone else.