Hugs
I dunno what the money would be like but Aer Arann [operating 42s and soon to be 72s] is expanding and a bit closer than Italy.
They're operating as a de facto EI express, and with the BACE cutbacks could end up operating a lot of Ireland-UK routes if they can get the capital together.
They botched the move from the Shorts fleet which caused a bit of strife so you may want to chat to a driver or two there...
cheers
MarkD